BOTTLE DEPOSIT LAW
RESOURCE GUIDE.
REDEMPTION IS RECYCLING
Deposit laws in Michigan and Iowa keep our states clean and preserve natural resources.
REDEMPTION IS RECYCLING
Deposit laws keep our planet clean and preserve natural resources.
SUPPORT THE BOTTLE BILL THROUGH REDEMPTION.
Welcome to Michigan and Iowa’s deposit laws, where coins jingle, bills rustle, and the environment breathes a sigh of relief. You might wonder what’s so exciting about deposit regulations, but hold on to your wallets, because this is no ordinary tale of bureaucracy.
Imagine a world where your empty soda can isn’t just clutter in your pantry but a ticket to a cleaner planet. Picture a system where returning a humble glass bottle earns you more than its deposit; it puts a dent in pollution. Our deposit laws are the unsung heroes in the fight against waste and environmental degradation.
HOW IT WORKS.
It’s amazing what a dime can do.
Beverage wholesalers sell products to retail stores. The store pays the deposit on the containers.
The store sells the beverages to the consumer, who then pays the deposit to the store.
The consumer returns the empty beverage container to the store or redemption center and receives their deposit back.
The store or redemption center returns the empty container to the wholesaler.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
IT WORKS.
IT WORKS.
Michigan’s deposit return program is considered the most advanced system in the world for a reason.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
Convenient access points for deposit container redemption ensure easy recycling and encourage widespread participation in recycling programs.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
When run efficiently, deposit laws result in 50% less litter.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
Due to the clean material collected, 100% is recycled with 98% reused for new containers.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) and frequent audits maintain accuracy for dime flow and distributor responsibilities.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
Efficient deposit systems are widely approved.
PROVEN TO CUT BEACH LITTER IN HALF.
Deposit laws are powerful tools in combating beach litter, with studies showing they can cut beach litter in half. By incentivizing recycling and discouraging littering, these laws contribute significantly to cleaner beaches, lakes, rivers,
and oceans.
EVERY CONTAINER COUNTS.
For every 12-pack of aluminum cans redeemed, we see an avoidance of 1.8 pounds of CO2 and enough energy savings to power a U.S. home for 3.5 hours!
BOTTLE-TO-BOTTLE.
Brand owners are setting ambitious goals to use more recycled content in new products. Deposit laws provide the opportunity to achieve their goals and lessen their environmental impact.
ENGAGE. EDUCATE. EMPOWER.
Explore these links to discover organizations making significant strides in environmental conservation and sustainability, leading the way toward a better future.
IT WORKS.
Michigan’s deposit return program is considered the most advanced system in the world for a reason.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
Convenient access points for deposit container redemption ensure easy recycling and encourage widespread participation in recycling programs.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
When run efficiently, deposit laws result in 50% less litter.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
Due to the clean material collected, 100% is recycled with 98% reused for new containers.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) and frequent audits maintain accuracy for dime flow and distributor responsibilities.
IT WORKS.
CONVENIENT ACCESS.
CUTS LITTER IN HALF.
CLOSING THE LOOP.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
94% APPROVAL RATING.
Efficient deposit systems are widely approved.
