Tennessee Bottle Bill
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Tennessee State Legislature
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE 2008 TENNESSEE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING ACT
WHEREAS Tennessee's scenic, cultural and natural resources are part of the common trust, to be equally enjoyed and equally cared for by all; and
WHEREAS these resources are compromised by persistent, deliberate littering and the avoidable wasting of valuable materials; and
WHEREAS a 5-cent, refundable deposit on most beverages in glass, plastic and aluminum containers has been shown to significantly reduce littering and increase recycling, while providing numerous other benefits to communities, schools, manufacturers, local economies and the environment; and
WHEREAS the 3-cent handling fee assessed to beverage distributors allows for the redemptions to be done by independent redemption centers rather than grocery stores and other retailers; and
WHEREAS the recovered scrap is worth close to 3 cents per container, and most of it will be used to make new containers;
NOW THEREFORE we, the undersigned, support the proposed 2008 Tennessee %u201Cbottle bill%u201D sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson (SB 1408), Rep. Mike Turner (HB 1829) and 13 bipartisan cosponsors.
WHEREAS Tennessee's scenic, cultural and natural resources are part of the common trust, to be equally enjoyed and equally cared for by all; and
WHEREAS these resources are compromised by persistent, deliberate littering and the avoidable wasting of valuable materials; and
WHEREAS a 5-cent, refundable deposit on most beverages in glass, plastic and aluminum containers has been shown to significantly reduce littering and increase recycling, while providing numerous other benefits to communities, schools, manufacturers, local economies and the environment; and
WHEREAS the 3-cent handling fee assessed to beverage distributors allows for the redemptions to be done by independent redemption centers rather than grocery stores and other retailers; and
WHEREAS the recovered scrap is worth close to 3 cents per container, and most of it will be used to make new containers;
NOW THEREFORE we, the undersigned, support the proposed 2008 Tennessee %u201Cbottle bill%u201D sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson (SB 1408), Rep. Mike Turner (HB 1829) and 13 bipartisan cosponsors.
STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR THE 2008 TENNESSEE BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING ACT
WHEREAS Tennessee's scenic, cultural and natural resources are part of the common trust, to be equally enjoyed and equally cared for by all; and
WHEREAS these resources are compromised by persistent, deliberate littering and the avoidable wasting of valuable materials; and
WHEREAS a 5-cent, refundable deposit on most beverages in glass, plastic and aluminum containers has been shown to significantly reduce littering and increase recycling, while providing numerous other benefits to communities, schools, manufacturers, local economies and the environment; and
WHEREAS the 3-cent handling fee assessed to beverage distributors allows for the redemptions to be done by independent redemption centers rather than grocery stores and other retailers; and
WHEREAS the recovered scrap is worth close to 3 cents per container, and most of it will be used to make new containers;
NOW THEREFORE we, the undersigned, support the proposed 2008 Tennessee %u201Cbottle bill%u201D sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson (SB 1408), Rep. Mike Turner (HB 1829) and 13 bipartisan cosponsors.
WHEREAS Tennessee's scenic, cultural and natural resources are part of the common trust, to be equally enjoyed and equally cared for by all; and
WHEREAS these resources are compromised by persistent, deliberate littering and the avoidable wasting of valuable materials; and
WHEREAS a 5-cent, refundable deposit on most beverages in glass, plastic and aluminum containers has been shown to significantly reduce littering and increase recycling, while providing numerous other benefits to communities, schools, manufacturers, local economies and the environment; and
WHEREAS the 3-cent handling fee assessed to beverage distributors allows for the redemptions to be done by independent redemption centers rather than grocery stores and other retailers; and
WHEREAS the recovered scrap is worth close to 3 cents per container, and most of it will be used to make new containers;
NOW THEREFORE we, the undersigned, support the proposed 2008 Tennessee %u201Cbottle bill%u201D sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson (SB 1408), Rep. Mike Turner (HB 1829) and 13 bipartisan cosponsors.
We signed the "Tennessee Bottle Bill " petition!
# 87:
4:38 pm PDT, Oct 12,
Elizabeth Ortlieb, Tennessee
# 86:
2:37 pm PDT, Sep 21,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
# 85:
8:34 am PDT, Sep 18,
Samantha Speicher, Tennessee
# 84:
9:59 am PDT, Sep 12,
Cynthia Willett, Tennessee
This would help keep our storm drains clean meaning fewer accidents in storm events. It also means less litter at our parks, and providing income for entrepreneurs. Lets get it done!
This would help keep our storm drains clean meaning fewer accidents in storm events. It also means less litter at our parks, and providing income for entrepreneurs. Lets get it done!
# 83:
11:05 am PDT, Sep 5,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 82:
1:18 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Kari Cooper, Tennessee
# 81:
1:31 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Patrece McCrary, Tennessee
Please put a refund on plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Tennessee has a shameful litter problem. Maybe this would provide an incentive to pick it up instead of throwing it down.
Please put a refund on plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Tennessee has a shameful litter problem. Maybe this would provide an incentive to pick it up instead of throwing it down.
# 80:
10:54 am PDT, Aug 24,
John Inglese, Tennessee
# 79:
1:54 pm PDT, Aug 22,
Natasha Deleon, Tennessee
# 78:
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8:46 pm PDT, Aug 2,
Laurel Watson, Arizona
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# 77:
8:55 am PDT, Jul 31,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 76:
8:50 pm PDT, Jul 28,
Kally Prewitt, Tennessee
As a former Michigan resident I am are fully aware of the impact of the deposit on bottles and cans. As Tennessee resident for nearly 10 years its easy to see the recycling program is long overdue here in our community.
As a former Michigan resident I am are fully aware of the impact of the deposit on bottles and cans. As Tennessee resident for nearly 10 years its easy to see the recycling program is long overdue here in our community.
# 75:
6:06 pm PDT, Jul 16,
Wera Howard, Tennessee
I know this method of charging some money for returned bottles works well in Germany although not everybody takes part in this, I would say that at least 50-60 % of the population does and one does not see the great amount of empty bottles along the roadsides.
I know this method of charging some money for returned bottles works well in Germany although not everybody takes part in this, I would say that at least 50-60 % of the population does and one does not see the great amount of empty bottles along the roadsides.
# 74:
7:34 am PDT, Jun 27,
Lydia Kelly, Tennessee
# 73:
7:37 am PDT, Jun 21,
Courtney Duncan, Tennessee
Recycling is so easy and shows you care about the place you live. It also protects wildlife. They don't want litter in their environments either.
Recycling is so easy and shows you care about the place you live. It also protects wildlife. They don't want litter in their environments either.
# 72:
10:02 am PDT, Jun 7,
Ines Seidel, Germany
# 71:
9:07 am PDT, May 30,
Eleanor J Vermillion, Tennessee
# 70:
7:40 am PDT, May 28,
Seth Stern, New Jersey
# 69:
12:46 pm PDT, May 27,
Anne Seidel, Germany
# 68:
9:51 am PDT, May 26,
Name not displayed, Massachusetts
# 67:
5:50 pm PDT, May 21,
Catherine Libman, Tennessee
# 66:
9:14 am PDT, May 11,
Tanya Murrah, Tennessee
# 65:
12:09 pm PDT, May 8,
Sharon Collins, Tennessee
NY State, provided containers for people to use for recycling that was put out along with the garbage and made a big difference on recycling, the easier you make it for people, the more chance of them using it, rite now, having to drive somewhere to drop off your recycling (specially w/the price of gas) does not really promote recycling ")
NY State, provided containers for people to use for recycling that was put out along with the garbage and made a big difference on recycling, the easier you make it for people, the more chance of them using it, rite now, having to drive somewhere to drop off your recycling (specially w/the price of gas) does not really promote recycling ")
# 64:
12:08 pm PDT, May 8,
Chris Murrah, Tennessee
TN needs to focus on the bigger picture. The Stop L*it*ter campaign is a good start. However, we should now accept our greater responsibility to our home and planet and take the proper steps to reduce overall waste.
TN needs to focus on the bigger picture. The Stop L*it*ter campaign is a good start. However, we should now accept our greater responsibility to our home and planet and take the proper steps to reduce overall waste.
# 63:
7:39 am PDT, May 8,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
# 62:
5:46 am PDT, May 8,
Kenneth Lapointe, Canada
# 61:
5:44 am PDT, May 8,
Rebecca Thomas, Alabama
Born and raised in TN, I'm gonna need you to take care of it until I return.
Born and raised in TN, I'm gonna need you to take care of it until I return.
# 60:
5:24 am PDT, May 8,
Diane Thomas, Tennessee
# 59:
3:52 am PDT, May 8,
Treva Moss, Tennessee
Hi, I signed the petition "Tennessee Bottle Bill ". I'm asking you to sign this petition to help us reach our goal of 1,000 signatures. I care deeply about this cause, and I hope you will support our efforts.
Hi, I signed the petition "Tennessee Bottle Bill ". I'm asking you to sign this petition to help us reach our goal of 1,000 signatures. I care deeply about this cause, and I hope you will support our efforts.
# 58:
7:22 pm PDT, May 7,
Jessica Murrah, Tennessee
We have a rampant litter problem, as well as horrible recyling rates as a state! Tennessee should be ashamed of itself!
We have a rampant litter problem, as well as horrible recyling rates as a state! Tennessee should be ashamed of itself!
# 57:
9:28 am PDT, May 6,
Anita Kofta, Wisconsin
# 56:
3:38 pm PDT, May 2,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
# 55:
12:22 pm PDT, May 2,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
I Just moved here from Connecticut, and i miss the 5 Cent back. More people will keep a bag of bottles to return instead of throwing them away if they think they are getting something back.
I Just moved here from Connecticut, and i miss the 5 Cent back. More people will keep a bag of bottles to return instead of throwing them away if they think they are getting something back.
# 54:
6:35 am PDT, May 2,
Jane Skelton, Tennessee
# 53:
7:26 am PDT, May 1,
Tammy Durham, Tennessee
Bills that can reduce Tennessee Trash and help recycling efforts and give people who are entergetic enough to collect bottles and cans with a legal cash source is a good thing.
Bills that can reduce Tennessee Trash and help recycling efforts and give people who are entergetic enough to collect bottles and cans with a legal cash source is a good thing.
# 52:
8:29 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Michael Hall, Tennessee
# 51:
3:23 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Elizabeth Smith, Tennessee
