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.