More and more deposit money in the United States
In an increasing number of US states and territories, container deposit schemes for beverage packaging are in force, and existing schemes are also being expanded to include water bottles, sports drinks, and similar containers. The systems vary by state or administrative region. Below are some recent examples, where, after years of tug-of-war, the issue has finally been resolved […]
In more and more states and territories of the United States, deposit schemes on beverage containers are in force and existing schemes are also increasingly being expanded, bringing water bottles, sports drinks and the like under the scheme as well. The regulations vary by state or administrative region. Below are some recent examples where, after years of tug-of-war, the issue has been decided in favour of the deposit system, or where this is likely to happen. Currently, a deposit scheme ('Bottle Bill') applies in 11 states. In 10 states, regulations are in an advanced state of preparation.
Guam
On 30 December 2010, a deposit of 5 dollar cents came into effect on the island of Guam (not a state). This did not happen without a struggle. In June 2009, the proposal that led to the law was passed, which was the third time in a period of over 6 years that the subject had been raised by Senator Muna Barnes. After the US military was also willing to cooperate in its implementation in June 2009, the measure could be introduced. Guam is an island with approximately 180,000 inhabitants in the Pacific Ocean, and belongs to the United States. The island is about the size of Texel. There are several large military bases on the island; approximately 40% of the land area is managed by the US military. The deposit will be deposited into a "Beverage Container Recycling Deposit Fund". Eighty percent of this is paid back as a deposit (4 ct), the remaining 20% is used to cover administration and communication costs. In fact, this is a kind of combination of packaging tax and deposit. Senator Muna Barnes: “This bill is not just an environmental issue. It is also an economic issue. Residents will be proactively engaged in reducing the litter on our beaches, roadways and jungles. This legislation will help alleviate the burden placed on the Tourism Attraction Fund and other tax dollars spent on removing and reducing litter. It will encourage the development of young entrepreneurs who will enter into public private partnerships while improving our environment and stimulating our economy. The Bottle Bill is the first step our youth will take toward jobs of the future… green jobs…”
New York
In New York, a deposit scheme on packaging for carbonated beverages has been in place since 1982. Since October 2009, water bottles have also come under the scope of the scheme. Suppliers of bottled drinking water unsuccessfully challenged the extension of the deposit scheme; however, the legal proceedings they initiated led to a 5-month delay. The extension of the scheme is successful, also for the government, which saw revenue from deposits increase significantly. In New York State, 80% of the unclaimed portion of the deposit fund goes to the state.
Massachusetts
Also in Massachusetts, a deposit scheme on carbonated beverage packaging has existed since 1982. There are good prospects that after a 15-year battle, the deposit scheme will be expanded. Packaging for water, sports and fruit drinks is also expected to fall under the scheme. One of the arguments for this is the large differences in recycling rates between bottles collected through the deposit system (over 70% recycling) and other bottles (20% recycling). Another argument is the savings on litter clean-up by municipalities.
Texas
Even in Texas, there is talk of introducing a Bottle Bill Act in 2011. In the form of a citizens' initiative, an ever-growing group of people is calling for the introduction of a deposit scheme. The problem of litter in watercourses and nature areas and the increasing pollution of the Gulf of Mexico are an important catalyst.
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Guam New York Massachusetts Texas
In more and more states and territories of the United States, deposit schemes on beverage containers are in force and existing schemes are also increasingly being expanded, bringing water bottles, sports drinks and the like under the scheme as well. The regulations vary by state or administrative region. Below are some recent examples where, after years of tug-of-war, the issue has been decided in favour of the deposit system, or where this is likely to happen. Currently, a deposit scheme ('Bottle Bill') applies in 11 states. In 10 states, regulations are in an advanced state of preparation.
Guam
On 30 December 2010, a deposit of 5 dollar cents came into effect on the island of Guam (not a state). This did not happen without a struggle. In June 2009, the proposal that led to the law was passed, which was the third time in a period of over 6 years that the subject had been raised by Senator Muna Barnes. After the US military was also willing to cooperate in its implementation in June 2009, the measure could be introduced. Guam is an island with approximately 180,000 inhabitants in the Pacific Ocean, and belongs to the United States. The island is about the size of Texel. There are several large military bases on the island; approximately 40% of the land area is managed by the US military. The deposit will be deposited into a "Beverage Container Recycling Deposit Fund". Eighty percent of this is paid back as a deposit (4 ct), the remaining 20% is used to cover administration and communication costs. In fact, this is a kind of
New York
In New York, a deposit scheme on packaging for carbonated beverages has been in place since 1982. Since October 2009, water bottles have also come under the scope of the scheme. Suppliers of bottled drinking water unsuccessfully challenged the extension of the deposit scheme; however, the legal proceedings they initiated led to a 5-month delay. The extension of the scheme is successful, also for the government, which saw revenue from deposits increase significantly. In New York State, 80% of the unclaimed portion of the deposit fund goes to the state.
Massachusetts
Also in Massachusetts, a deposit scheme on carbonated beverage packaging has existed since 1982. There are good prospects that after a 15-year battle, the deposit scheme will be expanded. Packaging for water, sports and fruit drinks is also expected to fall under the scheme. One of the arguments for this is the large differences in recycling rates between bottles collected through the deposit system (over 70% recycling) and other bottles (20% recycling). Another argument is the savings on litter clean-up by municipalities.
Texas
Even in Texas, there is talk of introducing a Bottle Bill Act in 2011. In the form of a citizens' initiative, an ever-growing group of people is calling for the introduction of a deposit scheme. The problem of litter in watercourses and nature areas and the increasing pollution of the Gulf of Mexico are an important catalyst.
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