SR235: SR235 Georgia Beverage Association; recognize

25 LC 112 3069 Senate Resolution 235 By: Senators Anderson of the 24th, Goodman of the 8th, Payne of the 54th, Still of the 48th, Echols of the 49th and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Georgia Beverage Association; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Georgia has a strong and growing infrastructure for recycling; and2 WHEREAS, the issue of litter in our environment is a growing co ncern, and the improper3 disposal of litter and recyclables impacts our world-renowned oceans, rivers, and waterways,4 negatively affecting Georgia's environment, tourism, and economy; and5 WHEREAS, go it alone strategies will not have a substantial imp act or improve recycling6 rates, making it imperative that we shape the solution with collective action; and7 WHEREAS, the beverage industry is committed to creating a circu lar economy and8 improving the recycling rates of packaging through projects such as the Georgia Beverage9 Association's Made to be Remade initiative; and10 WHEREAS, the Made to be Remade initiative is committed to educating consumers about11 the value of recycling and investing in state-of-the-art infras tructure upgrades to expand12 access to recycling and support community education efforts; and13 S. R. 235 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3069 WHEREAS, The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig, Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo have launched14 several initiatives to improve the recycling of beverage containers and reduce the industry's15 use of new materials by partnering with environment and sustainability leaders such as the16 World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners, and The Recycling Partnership; and17 WHEREAS, the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative is directing the equivalent of $40018 million to The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners through a new $100 million19 industry fund that will be matched three-to-one by other grants and investors to improve the20 collection of plastic bottle for recycling; and21 WHEREAS, the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative is working with the World Wildlife22 Fund to measure and track progress toward reducing the industry 's plastic footprint and23 improving the quality and availability of recycled plastic in k ey regions of the county,24 including Georgia; and25 WHEREAS, the Georgia Beverage Association's Made to be Remade initiative is committed26 to producing 100 percent recyclable cans, bottles, and caps.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body28 recognize and commend the Georgia Beverage Association for the increased recycling efforts29 it has undertaken through its Made to be Remade initiative as well as extend best wishes for30 continued success.31 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed32 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the Georgia33 Beverage Association.34 S. R. 235 - 2 -