HR441: HR441 Georgia Beverage Association; commend

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives recognizing the Georgia Beverage Association for its recycling and sustainability work, particularly its Made to be Remade initiative. The resolution describes the beverage industry's efforts to build a circular economy, including partnerships between companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo with groups such as the World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners, and The Recycling Partnership. It also notes a $100 million industry fund aimed at improving plastic bottle recycling. The resolution formally commends the association and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the group.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its recycling efforts through the Made to be Remade initiative.
• States the House of Representatives' support and best wishes for the association's continued success.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Beverage Association.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement only.

The Georgia Beverage Association and its member companies are the direct subject of this resolution. It does not impose obligations on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies.

Because this is a commendation resolution, it has no direct legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main significance is symbolic, publicly acknowledging the beverage industry's recycling initiatives rather than changing any rule, funding level, or requirement in Georgia law.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Georgia's recycling infrastructure and the environmental concerns tied to litter and improper disposal of recyclables.
• It references the Made to be Remade initiative's goals of educating consumers and upgrading recycling infrastructure.
• It cites the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative, including a $100 million fund intended to be matched three-to-one by other investors to improve plastic bottle collection.
• The resolved clause formally commends the Georgia Beverage Association and extends best wishes for continued success.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.

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• Lynn Smith (R, HD-070)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-047)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-013)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)

• recycling
• beverage industry
• environment
• commendation resolution