Proponents Include: American Medical Association Garden Club of America League of Women Voters National Audubon Society National League of Cities National parks and Conservation Association National Wildlife Federation Natural Resources Defense Council Rails to Trails Sierra Club Trout Unlimited U.S. PIRG
Bottle bill proponents argued that bottle bills: Increase recovery and recycling of beverage containers Reduce roadside litter and solid waste Conserve energy and natural resources Reduce costs associated with used beverage containers Create jobs and new businesses
Opponents Include: National Soft Drink Association (representing Coke and Pepsi) Grocery Manufacturers of America Can Manufacturers’ Institute Glass Manufacturers’ Institute American Plastics Council NAPCOR