"Some beverage companies argue that DRS will lead to higher business costs, which will be passed on to consumers as higher retail prices. Their fear of lower sales has led to an active campaign against DRS in some states. However, according to research, these arguments overlook critical factors that mitigate cost increases and fail to consider the cost savings associated with DRS implementation."
""Reimagining the Bottle Bill," a 2024 report from , a policy consultancy that works with governments, businesses, and nonprofits, found that DRS helps reduce costs for businesses and benefits everyone in the long run. Reloop reports that while access to curbside recycling has reached 73% of U.S. homes, the collection of beverage containers, among the easiest items to recycle, remains stubbornly below 40% of the volume of bottles produced."
"Pennies for Your Empties DRS programs work like this: When you purchase a drink in a plastic or metal container, you pay a small additional amount, usually 10 cents, as a deposit. After finishing your drink, you can return the empty container to a store and get your deposit back. That way, bottles and cans are recycled, and we produce less trash."
Some beverage companies argue that DRS will raise business costs and retail prices, prompting campaigns against DRS in some states. These arguments overlook factors that mitigate cost increases and ignore cost savings associated with DRS implementation. Some beverage packaging makers and trade associations now support nationwide bottle bills. A 2024 report titled "Reimagining the Bottle Bill" found that DRS reduces business costs and provides long-term benefits. Curbside recycling access reaches 73% of U.S. homes, yet beverage container collection remains below 40% of produced volume. NAPCOR reported 28.6% collection of PET beverage bottles for the U.S. market as of 2021. DRS uses small deposits refunded on return to encourage recycling and reduce waste.
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