Update the Massachusetts Bottle Bill

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Support the Massachusetts Bottle Bill

Volunteer to help pass the Bottle Bill Update!

Join us in helping to update the bottle bill, adding water, sports drinks, teas, and other beverages. This bill is being enthusiastically supported by environmental groups and others throughout the state.

We need your help!

Come to the Rally and Press Conference:
Oct 7, 2009, 9am, State House, Bowdoin St. entrance.

Come to the Hearings:
Oct 7, 2009, 10am, State House, Room 1a.

Contact your State Representative and State Senator:
If you know who your  legislators are, click here to contact them.
If you're unsure, click  here
Ask them to Support the Updated Bottle Bill, H3515

Has your City/Town passed a resolution of support?
Click here to see the list that have. If yours isn't on the list, contact your City Council, Board of Aldermen, or Selectmen and ask them to pass our municipal resolution.

Volunteer!
There's lots you can do to help pass the Bottle Bill Update! Contact Phil Sego (See Contacts page) for more information.

You can also:

  • Distribute flyers at nearby stores, public events, and busy intersections. Gathering signatures there will show legislators that we support the bottle bill. Click here for flyers and petitions
  • Contact your State Representative and State Senator today urging them to support the update – and ask your friends and neighbors to do the same
  • Come to the hearings! A big turnout will help the bills passage. The hearing date will be posted here.
  • Offer written testimony for the hearings. This is especially important if your work or study is related to recycling.
  • Send a letter to the editor of your local paper. We have many sample letters to inspire you. Local newspapers want to hear from residents on this type of issue! Email me and I’ll send you a few examples.
  • Contact non-profits who use bottle and can drives to support their programs
  • Scouts, school athletic programs, social service non-profits across the state use bottle and can drives to supplement their budget. Let those in your area know that they need to contact their legislators.
  • Put up our poster on your community bulletin boards
  • We’ve designed some flyers for posting in supermarkets, laundromats, and community notice boards. Just print out the poster, grab some thumbtacks, and go!
  • Other Ideas? If you have other ideas, please share them with us!

 

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