RISB-2513In Committee

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT RECYCLING ACT OF 2020 (Creates a refundable five cent ($0.05) deposit for non-reusable beverage containers. A one cent ($0.01) handling fee would be paid by distributors.)

Jurisdiction:
Rhode Island
Type:
Deposit Return
Last action:
Feb 25, 2020
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Deposit return scheme for non-reusable beverage containers with refundable deposits and distributor handling fees, a circular economy instrument distinct from traditional EPR but complementary to product stewardship goals.

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