HR 441: Georgia Beverage Association; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a bill that changes any law. It recognizes the Georgia Beverage Association for its Made to be Remade initiative, which the resolution says aims to educate consumers about recycling and invest in recycling infrastructure across Georgia. The resolution also references broader industry efforts, including the Every Bottle Back initiative involving companies like The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo, which partner with groups such as the World Wildlife Fund and The Recycling Partnership to improve plastic bottle recycling. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Beverage Association as a formal token of recognition. It creates no new requirements, funding, or penalties under Georgia law.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its Made to be Remade recycling initiative.
• States the House's support and best wishes for the association's continued recycling efforts.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendation rather than a law change.

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

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rules, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the beverage industry's recycling efforts and providing them a formal copy of the House's commendation.

• The whereas clauses describe Georgia's recycling infrastructure and concerns about litter affecting the state's waterways, tourism, and economy.
• The whereas clauses describe the Made to be Remade initiative's goals of consumer education and recycling infrastructure investment.
• The whereas clauses describe the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative, including a $100 million fund intended to be matched three-to-one by other investors.
• The resolving clause formally commends the Georgia Beverage Association and wishes it continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the association.

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• Lynn Smith (R, HD-70)Primary sponsor
• Jan Jones (R, HD-47)
• Katie Dempsey (R, HD-13)
• Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
• Gerald Greene (R, HD-154)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)

• recycling
• environment
• beverage industry
• Georgia House resolution