21.9 billion containers .. CRV
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21.9 billion containers .. CRV
Californians bought 21.9 billion carbonated and non-carbonated drinks in aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal containers last year, 2008.
More than 16.1 billion of those containers were recycled, saving natural resources, conserving energy, extending the life of our landfills and feeding the night people.
Imagine what we’ll accomplish if we recycle the other 5.8 billion!
16.1 Billion containers at $0.05 ==> $805 Million
5.8 Billion containers at $0.05 ==> $280 Million
Consumers pay CRV (California Refund Value) when they purchase beverages from a retailer, which is refunded when they redeem the containers at a recycling center. Effective January 1, 2007, CRV paid to consumers when they recycle containers at recycling centers will increase to 5˘ for each beverage container less than 24 ounces and 10˘ for each container 24 ounces or greater.
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More than 16.1 billion of those containers were recycled, saving natural resources, conserving energy, extending the life of our landfills and feeding the night people.
Imagine what we’ll accomplish if we recycle the other 5.8 billion!
16.1 Billion containers at $0.05 ==> $805 Million
5.8 Billion containers at $0.05 ==> $280 Million
Consumers pay CRV (California Refund Value) when they purchase beverages from a retailer, which is refunded when they redeem the containers at a recycling center. Effective January 1, 2007, CRV paid to consumers when they recycle containers at recycling centers will increase to 5˘ for each beverage container less than 24 ounces and 10˘ for each container 24 ounces or greater.
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