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HD 1590
Summary of HD 1590: The CLEAN Act OverviewHD 1590, also known as the CLEAN Act, is a proposed bill introduced in the legislature on November 29, 2025. The primary goals of this leg
HD 1590, also known as the CLEAN Act, is a proposed bill introduced in the legislature on November 29, 2025. The primary goals of this legislation are to reduce litter, promote recycling, and address environmental concerns related to certain beverage containers.
The CLEAN Act would enact several measures to achieve its objectives:
Expanded Bottle Deposit Program: The bill would expand the state's existing bottle deposit program to include additional types of beverage containers, such as nips (50 mL spirits bottles) and non-carbonated drinks like water and juice bottles. The deposit amount would increase from $0.05 to $0.10 per container.
Minimum Recycled Content Requirement: Manufacturers of plastic beverage containers would be required to use a minimum of 25% post-consumer recycled content in their products by 2030, increasing to 50% by 2035.
Nip Bottle Ban: The sale of "nip" bottles (50 mL spirits containers) would be prohibited starting in 2027, in an effort to reduce litter from these small liquor bottles.
Litter Clean-Up Funding: The bill would establish a new "Litter Recovery Fund" to be financed through unclaimed bottle deposits. This fund would provide grants to municipalities and community organizations for local litter clean-up and prevention programs.
The CLEAN Act would impact several key stakeholders:
Consumers: Consumers would pay a higher $0.10 deposit on a wider range of beverage containers, but would be able to redeem the deposits. The nip bottle ban may also affect consumer purchasing habits for small liquor products.
Beverage Manufacturers and Retailers: Companies that produce, distribute, and sell the affected beverage containers would need to comply with the new recycled content requirements and deposit program changes.
Municipal Governments: Local governments would be eligible to apply for grants from the Litter Recovery Fund to support community clean-up efforts.
Recycling and Waste Management Industry: The expanded bottle deposit program and recycled content mandates would likely increase the supply of recycled materials available to this industry.
If passed, the CLEAN Act's provisions would be phased in over the next several years:
The bill is currently under consideration by the legislature. Further hearings, debates, and potential amendments may occur before a final vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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