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title: HR 441. Georgia Beverage Association; commend
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date: 2025-02-27
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bill_number: HR 441
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status_date: 2025-02-27
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Lynn Smith
  - Jan Jones
  - Katie Dempsey
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Gerald Greene
  - Al Williams
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  - recycling
  - beverage industry
  - environment
  - commendation resolution
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# HR 441. Georgia Beverage Association; commend

## Text

House Resolution 441
By: Representatives Smith of the 70th, Jones of the 47th, Dempsey of the 13th, Hugley of the
141st, Greene of the 154th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Georgia Beverage Association; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia has a strong and growing infrastructure for recycling; and
WHEREAS, the issue of litter in our environment is a growing concern, and the improper
disposal of litter and recyclables impacts our world-renowned oceans, rivers, and waterways,
negatively affecting Georgia's environment, tourism, and economy; and
WHEREAS, go it alone strategies will not have a substantial impact or improve recycling
rates, making it imperative that we shape the solution with collective action; and
WHEREAS, the beverage industry is committed to creating a circular economy and
improving the recycling rates of packaging through projects such as the Georgia Beverage
Association's Made to be Remade initiative; and
WHEREAS, the Made to be Remade initiative is committed to educating consumers about
the value of recycling and investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure upgrades to expand
access to recycling and support community education efforts; and
WHEREAS, The Coca-Cola Company, Keurig, Dr. Pepper, and PepsiCo have launched
several initiatives to improve the recycling of beverage containers and reduce the industry's
use of new materials by partnering with environment and sustainability leaders such as the
World Wildlife Fund, Closed Loop Partners, and The Recycling Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative is directing the equivalent of $400
million to The Recycling Partnership and Closed Loop Partners through a new $100 million
industry fund that will be matched three-to-one by other grants and investors to improve the
collection of plastic bottle for recycling; and
WHEREAS, the industry's Every Bottle Back initiative is working with the World Wildlife
Fund to measure and track progress toward reducing the industry's plastic footprint and
improving the quality and availability of recycled plastic in key regions of the county,
including Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Beverage Association's Made to be Remade initiative is committed
to producing 100 percent recyclable cans, bottles, and caps.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend the Georgia Beverage Association for the
increased recycling efforts it has undertaken through its Made to be Remade initiative as well
as extend best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Georgia Beverage Association.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its Made to be Remade recycling initiative and related industry efforts to boost recycling in Georgia.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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.

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-02-27)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-02-27)
- Sponsors: Lynn Smith, Jan Jones, Katie Dempsey, Carolyn Hugley, Gerald Greene, Al Williams
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70995

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr441.md?full=1