Changes in state's bottle law weighed

Lawmakers are considering updates to the state’s bottle bill that would expand deposit fees to noncarbonated beverages and redirect unclaimed deposits to help fund local recycling programs.

Over a dozen bills proposing changes to the state’s 30-year-old container deposit system are set to be heard before a legislative committee Wednesday, including one that would place deposit fees on nearly all beverages, including water, iced tea, juice, and sports drinks.http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/articles/2011/07/19/changes_in_states_bottle_law_weighed/

Article courtesy of The Boston Globe-Green Blog by Johanna Kaiser/Associated Press