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2. Reverse vending machine - Wikipedia

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   Bottle reverse vending machines in an Albert Heijn supermarket, Netherlands Reverse vending machine for empty beverage cans and bottles in an K-Citymarket in Finland. A machine in Sweden with a "pour-all-in" function, capable of handling bulk amounts of PET bottles and cans in a single go. In Europe, Norway is among the leading countries in ...

3. History of bottle recycling in the United States - Wikipedia

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   [1] [3] Customers started to buy bottled drinks to consume liquor and carbonated beverages at home and bottles were sold in one-serving sizes. [3] Most bottles had an engraving that urged consumers to return the bottles once they were empty: "This bottle to be washed and returned". [2]

4. Container deposit legislation in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Canned wine with Iowa 5¢ and Maine 15¢ insignia Cans discarded less than two years after the Oregon Bottle Bill was passed.. California (5¢; for bottles 24 U.S. fl oz (710 mL) or greater, 10¢; boxed wine, wine pouches and cartons 25¢), California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act (AB 2020) implemented in 1987, last revision made January 2024.

5. Drink can - Wikipedia

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   In 2011, an empty U.S.-size can weighed approximately one-half ounce (14 g), with approximately 34 per pound or 70 per kilogram. [20] In many parts of the world a deposit can be recovered by turning in empty plastic, glass, and aluminum containers. Scrap metal dealers often purchase aluminum cans in bulk, even when deposits are not offered.

6. Container deposit legislation in Australia - Wikipedia

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   There is a refund of 10 cents per can or bottle [11] (raised from 5 cents in late 2008). In the 1970s, deposits ranged from 20c for a 30oz bottle and 10c for a 10oz and 6½oz bottle. With the introduction of plastic and non-re-usable bottles, the deposit was reduced to 5c (including aluminium cans). This amount remained unchanged till late 2008 ...

7. Glass milk bottle - Wikipedia

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   A modern British milk bottle owned by Dairy Crest Pint and half gallon returnable glass bottles From the second half of the 19th century, milk has been packaged and delivered in reusable and returnable glass bottles. They are used mainly for doorstep delivery of fresh milk by milkmen. Once customers have finished the milk, empty bottles are expected to be rinsed and left on the doorstep for ...