Connecticut's Bottle Deposit Boost Backfires
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Connecticuts bottle deposit increase aimed to boost recycling, but its led to massive fraud from out-of-state residents. The states redemption rates have soared past one hundred percent, costing distributors millions. A new bipartisan bill cracks down on fraud with tougher enforcement and ID requirements. Despite the measure, redemption centers remain swamped and big beverage companies report significant losses. The bill now heads to Governor Ned Lamont for approval.
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