Nov 14 - Big Gains for California Bottle Bill Recycling

Recycling of Bottle Bill beverage containers rose to record heights according to the latest Biannual report from the Department of Conservation. HDPE recycling gained the most, rising 22% over the course of the fiscal year to a rate of 79%. PET recycling rose 11 % to a rate of 57%, glass recycling rose 9% to a rate of 70%, and Aluminum recycling rose 7% to a rate of 80%.

Recycling of beverage containers overall neared 70%.

CAW and the Bottle Bill:

Lanh Nguyen