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Ontario BottleDrop takes steps to block Idaho cans and bottles
Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative says it checks license plates and IDs to verify if recycling comes from Oregon.

Oregon’s Bottle Bill reaches huge milestone — more than 2 billion containers redeemed in 2022
For the first time since Oregon’s Bottle Bill recycling program began, Oregonians returned more than two billion beverage containers, as the program paid out more than $205 million to consumers and local nonprofits in 2022.

Recycling plastic is practically impossible – and the problem is getting worse
A new report from Greenpeace found that people may be putting plastic into recycling bins — but almost none of it is actually being recycled. Meanwhile, plastic production is ramping up.

Sprite is ditching its iconic green bottle — and that’s good for the environment
For decades, the lemon-lime drink has come in green bottles — but green plastic isn't as easily recycled as clear plastic, the company says. Fresca, Seagram's and Mello Yello will all follow suit.
Coming to Oregon: more ways to recycle your mattresses
The vast majority of mattresses in Oregon end up in landfills. State lawmakers approved a bill this year that’s meant to change that.

Play us a memory, piano man, and recycle this old instrument
A group of friends in Olympia is starting an off-beat enterprise to tear apart and recycle pianos after noticing how online marketplaces are awash in pianos that aren’t selling at any price.

Oregon’s iconic Bottle Bill program gets eyed for a 50th anniversary update
Several recommendations have surfaced after an audit looks at ways to improve Oregon’s groundbreaking Bottle Bill.

Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere. What Can We Do About It?
Scientists are finding plastic pollution in every nook and cranny of the planet. Here are some of the ways people are trying to reduce it.
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Oregon Bottle Deposit System Hits 90 Percent Redemption Rate
Oregon’s bottle deposit system is recycling more containers than ever before despite major disruptions in global recycling markets.
Oregon Recycling Rate Rises Despite China Export Woes
Recycling in Oregon has hit some bumps over the past few years, with local paper mills closing and China deciding not to import used paper and plastic any longer.