SR235: SR235 Georgia Beverage Association; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes rights or requirements. It praises the Georgia Beverage Association for its Made to be Remade initiative, which the resolution describes as aiming to educate consumers about recycling, expand recycling infrastructure, and produce 100 percent recyclable cans, bottles, and caps. The resolution also references broader beverage industry recycling efforts, including initiatives by The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig, Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo, and partnerships with groups like the World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners, and The Recycling Partnership. The Senate resolves to commend the Georgia Beverage Association and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send the association a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new legal obligations, funding, or programs.

• Formally states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the Georgia Beverage Association for its recycling efforts.
• Highlights the Made to be Remade initiative's goals, including producing 100 percent recyclable cans, bottles, and caps.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and deliver a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Beverage Association.
• Creates no new statutory requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms; it is purely a commendation.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Beverage Association as the honoree, and references beverage companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig, Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo, along with environmental partners like the World Wildlife Fund and The Recycling Partnership.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its main effect is symbolic: it publicly recognizes the beverage industry's recycling efforts and provides the association a formal record of Senate praise.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia's recycling infrastructure and the environmental impact of litter on the state's waterways, tourism, and economy.
• The resolution references the Every Bottle Back initiative, describing a $400 million commitment through a $100 million industry fund matched three-to-one by other grants and investors.
• The resolved clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its Made to be Remade initiative.
• The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Beverage Association.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-20Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)Primary sponsor
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
• Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
• Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
• David Lucas (D, SD-026)
• Colton Moore (R, SD-053)
• Max Burns (R, SD-023)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
• Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Greg Dolezal (R, SD-027)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
• Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)

• recycling
• beverage industry
• environment
• Georgia Senate resolution