Do you think there should be a national bottle bill?

by Live Free Or Die Posted 2012/07/09 02:49:23

Related Topics: Money, Recycling, Bottle, Recycle, Environment, Time

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I try my best not to throw out plastic and aluminum bottles. Anything that can be brought to the dump for recycling I separate from my trash and bring it there. Anything that I can get 5 cents for I bring to the store to get my money back, except for lately. Lately, I've just been throwing the whole lot of it into the dump as it's time consuming to separate them all and I don't wind up with that much money considering all the bottles and cans that I could potentially be getting the 5 cents back from. I recycle not for the money, but for the environment. But for people who are only interested in the money, would a national bottle bill help to facilitate more recycling?

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☆ElenaDiamond☆ 2012/07/09 02:56:23

No

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We don't need more nanny laws.
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gaylehelen 2012/07/09 10:28:51

Yes

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We recycle returnable bottles and cans, paper, aluminum cans and glass. When you see what comes from one family, then yes, those who are able to should be required to.
Not everyone can because some people don't have the room or are not capable of carrying the items for recycling.
So let's do what WE can.

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Live Fr... to gaylehelen 2012/07/13 14:36:58

There are people who can't do curbside recycling or it's difficult for them. I'm beginning to think all recycles should go in one bin and be separated on site to solve this dilemma. Organic things that get mixed in can just go to the trash. That makes two bins, instead of four or five as is the case in my neighborhood. Thanks for answering.

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gaylehelen to Live Fr... 2012/07/16 11:21:32

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Sure, and the technology you mentioned regarding separated recyclables is probably well underway. I know they have enormous separators for regular trash with various items that can be reused, i.e., various metals, glass, etc.
You make a good point. There are too many people who simply can not do it.

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Live Fr... to gaylehelen 2012/07/16 14:44:01

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It's underway but how long it will take to become really popular - i don't know. But you make good points too. I think something more should be done and if there's a way to make it easier that's always welcome.

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Kozmo 2012/07/09 07:37:20

Yes

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Why not make a National deposit of a Buck a can/bottle,
a lot of litter would magically disappear overnight.

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Live Fr... to Kozmo 2012/07/13 14:40:21 (edited)

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That's true, but then some beverages that are actually healthy, like milk and juice and water, would no longer be affordable since the companies would pass the cost to the consumer or go out of business if paying for it themselves.

Keep it at 5 or 10 cents though and you'd still see a lot more litter being recycled. If I could get that for every can and bottle I recycle, I'd actually walk away with enough cash in hand to really make it worth my while to do financially, not just environmentally (as is the case now). So thanks for answering Kozmo.

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Kozmo to Live Fr... 2012/07/13 16:00:48

Have booze & pop with a higher rate than dairy or water with juices in between is my moot suggestion. I live in area with good water so I (regionally) find bottled water expensive & litter-prone so have the levy adjusted for arid regions

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Live Fr... to Kozmo 2012/07/13 16:57:42

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It sounds like it might work and be very beneficial, although some may argue that while pop has no nutritional value, except the water content it is preferable to water when they can't afford juice or milk. But overall, I like it.

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Kozmo to Live Fr... 2012/07/13 17:51:58 (edited)

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Thank You, for my "Sin Grade" scale. A debate (or study) between diet soda & sport drinks may be revealing (& put those 'energy' drinks under scrutiny).

Diet Pop is questionable because it seems to give some drinkers a false sense of security which 'enables' (Psych.) them to eat other unhealthy stuff that counters the benefit of the "sweetening agent".

"Gimme the Triple Bacon, Double Cheese with Jumbo Fries & Rings…
…Oh Yeah, make it a Tub 'O Diet Cola".

Like that's gonna help!
And this is your Reward Routine after going to the Gym?

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Live Fr... to Kozmo 2012/07/13 19:11:54 (edited)

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I see your point, but believe that the matter of VAT taxes should go to the states unless it is paying for health care since it is a health related matter of drinking it, especially with the Triple Bacon, Double Cheese with Jumbo Fries & Rings! If I ate all that I'd be sick to my stomach, but then I hate bacon on cheeseburgers anyway and don't much like McDonald's except when it's the only place around and you're starving.

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Kat ♪ 2012/07/09 03:14:02

No

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No more stupid unenforceable bills or laws. If people want to do it, they do, if not a bill is not going to change that, it will make them more sneaky.

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Live Fr... to Kat ♪ 2012/07/09 03:16:28

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Well, my thought on it is that some people who want the money would be more likely to recycle. For all the bottles I recycle, only about a third or fourth of them are worth anything. Thank you for answering.

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Kat ♪ to Live Fr... 2012/07/09 03:22:02

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Might for some, the city here collects recyclables with the trash. Most people are too lazy and still would be for a few cents. We have people that collect cans off the streets and scrap metal since it's worth more. It helps some. I put my stuff out every week for them except soda cans, my husband wants to sell the aluminum himself.

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Live Fr... to Kat ♪ 2012/07/09 03:24:20

They are building new machines that sift through the trash and separate the recyclables, so I see your point along with the fact that it might not be that much of an incentive. I usually get a couple of bucks, but it would be upwards of quite a bit more if all were returnable although still not a lot.

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sglmom 2012/07/09 03:04:07

No

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Do I need or want Government intrusion right into my kitchen at this time?
NO ..

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Live Fr... to sglmom 2012/07/09 03:06:20

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It might be an issue for businesses in labeling them all or not, but you would not have to do it if you did not wish to. I'm an environment nut, so I do it, but I don't think anyone should be forced to. Thank you for answering sglmom.

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sglmom to Live Fr... 2012/07/09 03:10:01

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Thanks for the Reply ..
in a lot of ways ..
when you LABEL something ..
As a BLIND person .. I try to feel the labels on the bottles/cans .. and sort them for my Regular pickup (In my trash bill .. there's a pickup of recyclable bottles/cans/papers .. just have to put that bin up streetside with the regular trash and the lawn waste too)
There's some though .. that just are not readable ..
(even with the apps that I have)
just let folks do what they need to do ..
don't force or fine anyone ..
and especially don't TARGET punishment to those who have disabilities where they can't 'read' the symbols in the first place!

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Live Fr... to sglmom 2012/07/09 03:19:28

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I completely agree with you. Never fine anyone for not doing it. I was only talking about a monetary incentive to do so, never force and certainly not on someone who can't comply if they are disabled. That would be wrong. Thanks again.

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☆ElenaDiamond☆ 2012/07/09 02:56:23

No

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We don't need more nanny laws.

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Live Fr... to ☆ElenaD... 2012/07/09 03:07:12

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Thank you for answering Elena Diamond.

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