New York State’s Solid Waste Management Plan, presented by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The DEC highlights the need to move towards a circular economy, and recommends an expansion of the state’s bottle return law as one solution for the state’s solid waste crisis.

Read our coalition's joint memo of support for the expanded bottle bill.

Sure We Can’s survey and report from 2023 contains findings from the first-ever survey of independent recyclers (also referred to as canners) across New York City’s five boroughs.

The “Bring Back Refill” report offers a deep dive into the world of reusable packaging, with a focus on Coca-Cola’s inadequate pledges to move towards reusable packaging, and solutions for state lawmakers.

Reloop's report (link opens PDF) provides extensive background information about solid waste management in relation to the climate crisis.

Their New York-specific fact sheet provides further insight into the benefits of a revamped bottle bill in our state.