Advocacy

Zero Waste Capital District partners with organizations throughout the region to support waste-related advocacy efforts. 

Bigger Better Bottle Bill

ZWCD is currently seeking support for the "Bigger Better Bottle Bill." This bill would modernize New York’s Returnable Container Act (“Bottle Bill”) to increase redemption rates, reduce litter, reduce solid wastes, and protect jobs & businesses. Learn more at bottlebill40.org. 

To get involved in our Advocacy efforts, contact info@zerowastecd.org to join our Monthly Meetings. 

Case Study - Expanded Bottle Bill

NYPIRG Bottle Bill News Release (April 2025)

Policy Close Up on Bottle Bill (January 2026)

Testimony of Kurt Krumperman on Better Bottle Bill to Joint Legislative Budget Hearing January 28, 2026

Beyond Plastics - New York Is Not Disposable - Link to website for Information on the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (A1749, S1464)