Container Recycling Institute
@containerrecycling.bsky.social
We are a (nonprofit) leading authority on the economic & environmental impacts of used beverage containers & other consumer product packaging. Our mission is to make North America a global model for the collection & quality recycling of packaging materials
From EcoVend:
"As environmental concerns continue to escalate across the United Kingdom, the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been confirmed by the government as a groundbreaking initiative to combat waste and promote sustainability throughout Britain."
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"As environmental concerns continue to escalate across the United Kingdom, the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been confirmed by the government as a groundbreaking initiative to combat waste and promote sustainability throughout Britain."
Read more:
ecovend.com/2025/10/20/u...
UK Deposit Return Scheme: What, When, Where, Why and How? - EcoVend
ecovend.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
From EcoVend:
"As environmental concerns continue to escalate across the United Kingdom, the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been confirmed by the government as a groundbreaking initiative to combat waste and promote sustainability throughout Britain."
Read more:
ecovend.com/2025/10/20/u...
"As environmental concerns continue to escalate across the United Kingdom, the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been confirmed by the government as a groundbreaking initiative to combat waste and promote sustainability throughout Britain."
Read more:
ecovend.com/2025/10/20/u...
From Evidence Network: "For seven years, an Australian man cleaned the streets and walked the festival aisles looking for cans and bottles. By recycling them, he earned over €41,000 and bought himself a house. Here’s his story."
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He recycles 450,000 cans accumulated over seven years and uses them to buy a house. - Evidence Network
For seven years, an Australian man cleaned the streets and walked the festival aisles looking for cans and bottles. By recycling them, he earned over ... Read more
evidencenetwork.ca
October 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM
From Evidence Network: "For seven years, an Australian man cleaned the streets and walked the festival aisles looking for cans and bottles. By recycling them, he earned over €41,000 and bought himself a house. Here’s his story."
evidencenetwork.ca/he-recycles-...
evidencenetwork.ca/he-recycles-...
CRI has released CY 2024 beverage container redemption rates for states w/deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). CT, after major program upgrades, saw its rate jump 21% in 1 yr. Only 1 other deposit state had an increase- NY, up 1%.
August 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
CRI has released CY 2024 beverage container redemption rates for states w/deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). CT, after major program upgrades, saw its rate jump 21% in 1 yr. Only 1 other deposit state had an increase- NY, up 1%.
A new “Cash for CRV” (California Redemption Value) website page from @calrecycle.bsky.social, about the state's beverage container deposit return system, provides a one-stop site to learn “What and Where to Cash In” and “How To Redeem.” recyclingreimaginedca.com/cash-for-crv/
July 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A new “Cash for CRV” (California Redemption Value) website page from @calrecycle.bsky.social, about the state's beverage container deposit return system, provides a one-stop site to learn “What and Where to Cash In” and “How To Redeem.” recyclingreimaginedca.com/cash-for-crv/
What's happening in the U.S. this year on the beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) front? Find out at CRI's webinar on July 9, 11 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific time. More details and registration: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/ho...
June 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What's happening in the U.S. this year on the beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) front? Find out at CRI's webinar on July 9, 11 AM - 12:30 PM Pacific time. More details and registration: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/ho...
Read CRI President @susanvcollins.bsky.social' commentary in the @oregoncapitalchronicle.com about the importance of the state's #bottlebill (aka beverage container deposit return system) as an environmental, social and economic asset.
@oregonbottledrop.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2n27sfey
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The bottle bill: An Oregon gem • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The facts tell a clear story of an incredibly successful deposit return program, columnist Susan Collins writes.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Read CRI President @susanvcollins.bsky.social' commentary in the @oregoncapitalchronicle.com about the importance of the state's #bottlebill (aka beverage container deposit return system) as an environmental, social and economic asset.
@oregonbottledrop.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2n27sfey
@oregonbottledrop.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2n27sfey
Although MI's beverage container redemption rate under its deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) has fallen, its current 70% rate is still double the U.S. nominal recycling rate of 35% (2021 data) for all beverage containers (on & not on deposit). MI is one of only 10 U.S. states w/a #DRS.
June 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Although MI's beverage container redemption rate under its deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) has fallen, its current 70% rate is still double the U.S. nominal recycling rate of 35% (2021 data) for all beverage containers (on & not on deposit). MI is one of only 10 U.S. states w/a #DRS.
A partnership between the City of Avalon on the So CA island of Catalina & Olyns is bringing back bottle & can redemption to the island under the state's deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) for the first time in over 2 decades. @olyns.bsky.social www.recyclingtoday.com/news/califor...
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June 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A partnership between the City of Avalon on the So CA island of Catalina & Olyns is bringing back bottle & can redemption to the island under the state's deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) for the first time in over 2 decades. @olyns.bsky.social www.recyclingtoday.com/news/califor...
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🚨 We've launched our latest report: Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Return Systems Work
Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes.
👉 reloopplatform.org/litter
Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes.
👉 reloopplatform.org/litter
Confirmation that deposit return systems drastically reduce litter
New global analysis confirms deposit return systems drastically reduce beverage container litter.
reloopplatform.org
June 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
🚨 We've launched our latest report: Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Return Systems Work
Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes.
👉 reloopplatform.org/litter
Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes.
👉 reloopplatform.org/litter
The collective's programs include a beverage container redemption center operated by & for "canners," who collect bottles & cans for income under OR's deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). Thank you @jbwinters.bsky.social for this comprehensive story! @oregonbottledrop.bsky.social
I really enjoyed speaking with Portland's waste pickers for this story, co-published with @streetroots.bsky.social. “There’s this stigma that if you’re homeless, then you’re useless. But collecting bottles and cans — it is work." @grist.org grist.org/equity/portl...
This Portland collective keeps the city clean — and helps unhoused people find stability
“There’s this stigma that if you’re homeless, then you’re useless. But collecting bottles and cans — it is work.”
grist.org
May 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The collective's programs include a beverage container redemption center operated by & for "canners," who collect bottles & cans for income under OR's deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). Thank you @jbwinters.bsky.social for this comprehensive story! @oregonbottledrop.bsky.social
Former U.S. EPA Regional Administrator and current president at @beyondplastics.bsky.social Judith Enck explains the reasons to adopt a national beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill).
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
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thehill.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Former U.S. EPA Regional Administrator and current president at @beyondplastics.bsky.social Judith Enck explains the reasons to adopt a national beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill).
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
thehill.com/opinion/ener...
A new study from Australia's national science agency shows a significant drop in waste across coastal cities over the last decade.
April 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A new study from Australia's national science agency shows a significant drop in waste across coastal cities over the last decade.
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Questions about the Bottle Bill and why it is like a “beautifully coordinated dance?” This great video from @reloop.bsky.social & @containerrecycling.bsky.social explains. vimeo.com/223692398
Reloop + CRI (short version)
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April 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Questions about the Bottle Bill and why it is like a “beautifully coordinated dance?” This great video from @reloop.bsky.social & @containerrecycling.bsky.social explains. vimeo.com/223692398
Recycling of aluminum saves more than 90% of the energy needed to make the same amount of aluminum from virgin materials. So an important question on this #EarthDay2025 is how to reduce aluminum material losses during the recycling process.
April 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Recycling of aluminum saves more than 90% of the energy needed to make the same amount of aluminum from virgin materials. So an important question on this #EarthDay2025 is how to reduce aluminum material losses during the recycling process.
A new study finds that North Carolina spent at least $56.3 million on litter cleanup in 2023. One study recommendation is implementing a beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill).
March 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A new study finds that North Carolina spent at least $56.3 million on litter cleanup in 2023. One study recommendation is implementing a beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill).
Curbside recycling alone isn't enough to ensure high rates of aluminum used beverage can recycling at the levels deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebills) do. Only 10 U.S. states have a DRS program. Learn more in our new report on aluminum beverage can recycling: tinyurl.com/577z8t2p
March 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Curbside recycling alone isn't enough to ensure high rates of aluminum used beverage can recycling at the levels deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebills) do. Only 10 U.S. states have a DRS program. Learn more in our new report on aluminum beverage can recycling: tinyurl.com/577z8t2p
It's #GlobalRecyclingDay2025! Adoption/implementation of beverage container deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebills)- the most impactful strategy to increase bottle & can recycling rates- continues to grow worldwide. However, the U.S. lags behind Europe, Australia & Canada in this area.
March 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It's #GlobalRecyclingDay2025! Adoption/implementation of beverage container deposit return systems (#DRS, aka #bottlebills)- the most impactful strategy to increase bottle & can recycling rates- continues to grow worldwide. However, the U.S. lags behind Europe, Australia & Canada in this area.
Losses & other deficiencies associated with current aluminum used beverage can (UBC) recycling practices come with significant economic consequences. CRI's newest report details solutions to maximize recycling rates. Read the report: tinyurl.com/577z8t2p
March 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Losses & other deficiencies associated with current aluminum used beverage can (UBC) recycling practices come with significant economic consequences. CRI's newest report details solutions to maximize recycling rates. Read the report: tinyurl.com/577z8t2p
U.S. aluminum beverage can waste is sky-high.
CRI's new report - "Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling - explains why, & provides data-based strategies to change this.
Read the report: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
CRI's new report - "Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling - explains why, & provides data-based strategies to change this.
Read the report: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
March 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
U.S. aluminum beverage can waste is sky-high.
CRI's new report - "Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling - explains why, & provides data-based strategies to change this.
Read the report: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
CRI's new report - "Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminum Beverage Can Recycling - explains why, & provides data-based strategies to change this.
Read the report: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
A new CRI report shows that implementation of a national beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) would raise the aluminum used beverage can (UBC) recycling rate to 85%– an increase of 48 percentage points over the rate in 2021. www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
Aluminum UBCs
CRI is the model organization instrumental in bringing about a rapid increase in recycling for a world where no material is wasted, and the environment is protected. We succeed because companies and p...
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March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A new CRI report shows that implementation of a national beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) would raise the aluminum used beverage can (UBC) recycling rate to 85%– an increase of 48 percentage points over the rate in 2021. www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...
The Container Recycling Institute is excited to join Bluesky! We look forward to sharing & exchanging info on our original research, objective analysis & responsible advocacy on the recycling of beverage containers & other packaging materials. Learn more about us at www.container-recycling.org.
Container Recycling Institute - CRI
CRI is the model organization instrumental in bringing about a rapid increase in recycling for a world where no material is wasted, and the environment is protected. We succeed because companies and p...
www.container-recycling.org
March 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Container Recycling Institute is excited to join Bluesky! We look forward to sharing & exchanging info on our original research, objective analysis & responsible advocacy on the recycling of beverage containers & other packaging materials. Learn more about us at www.container-recycling.org.