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In the US, only 11 states have deposit-refund legislation. The states with deposits recycle more bottles and cans than all the other 39 states combined.
Purpose: Litter reduction and recycling - this regulation is intended to provide a mechanism for economically and environmentally sound collection of empty beverage containers, to foster systems of redemption which facilitate recycling and reuse of empty beverage containers, and to minimize costs without inconveniencing consumers.
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