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News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Contrary to Media Buzz, Bottle Bill Still Alive

Contrary to some news reports about the Massachusetts House of Representatives budget deliberations yesterday, the Updated Bottle Bill WAS NOT voted down during the budget debate. But, this serves as an important reminder that the bill, H890/S1650, is pending in the Telecom Utilities and Energy (TUE) committee.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Bottle Bill Vote High Priority for Local Municipalities

On Thursday, April 5, the town of Falmouth became the 208th municipality in Massachusetts to pass a resolution endorsing the Updated Bottle Bill (HB890/SB1650). Frustration with the Legislature, which has been sitting on this bill for over a decade, is mounting, and municipal actions like this are aimed at prompting legislative action.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Legislature Delays on Bottle Bill Again

While it may be the first day of spring on the calendar, the Legislature stopped the clock today when the massively popular Updated Bottle Bill was stalled once again. The Joint Committee on Telecom, Utilities and Energy, chaired by Rep. John Keenan of Salem and Sen. Ben Downing of Pittsfield,  ‘extended’ their review of the Bottle Bill until 6/15/12, almost one full year after the public hearing where it was considered, and  just weeks before the end of the session.  

News Release | MASSPIRG | Consumer Protection, Solid Waste

Updated Bottle Bill Campaign Announces Business Support

In a move designed to counter the big business lobbyists who oppose the bill, the Campaign for an Updated Bottle Bill today launched “Businesses for the Updated Bottle Bill,” an effort which has already garnered the endorsement of 350 small businesses around the state.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Consumer Protection

CRI Releases New Report, “Returning to Work"

According to a new study by the Container Recycling Institute, expansion of Massachusetts’ bottle bill could create as many as 500 jobs in the state.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Bridgewater becomes the 205th “Bottle Bill Update” Community

Bridgewater Town Council voted unanimously on November 22 to support an update to the state’s Bottle Bill, the 5¢ deposit on beverage containers.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Two Hundred Mark Hit: Norfolk becomes 200th municipality to endorse Updated Bottle Bill

The coalition to update the Bottle Bill announced today that over 200 cities and towns have passed resolutions in support of this pending legislation.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Environmental Agency’s Report Praises Bottle Bill Update

The Department of Environmental Protection has just released a sweeping report that undermines industry claims of future price increases if the current proposal to update the Bottle Bill is enacted. The report includes a survey of neighboring states and the impacts of bottle bill updates.

News Release | MASSPIRG | Solid Waste

Advisory: Hearing on Updated Bottle Bill

On Wednesday, July 20, MASSPIRG will hold a press conference outside the State House at 9:30 a.m., to be followed by a legislative hearing on the Updated Bottle Bill.

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