Since January 1, 2024, Connecticut has officially doubled its bottle deposit from 5¢ to 10¢. This change is part of a legislative effort to modernize the state’s 40-year-old "Bottle Bill," aiming to increase recycling rates and reduce the burden on municipal waste systems.

For beverage producers and distributors, this shift impacts both your bottom line and your packaging requirements. At ALNA, we have updated our inventory to ensure all beverage brands selling in the Northeast remain compliant with these new standards.

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At a glance

Most beverage producers use "10-state" can ends to simplify logistics across the country. These ends are embossed with the abbreviations of the ten U.S. states that currently have active deposit laws: CA, CT, HI, IA, ME, MA, MI, NY, OR, and VT. To accommodate Connecticut’s increase to 10¢, the industry standard for these ends has transitioned from the simple "CT" marking to "CTRV". The use of "Redemption Value" allows the same can end to remain valid even if deposit values shift, as it points to the state’s current legal rate rather than a hard-coded number.

*Incisions on a 10-state can end: CA CRV: California; OR10 ¢: Oregon; MI 10¢: Michigan; CTRV: Connecticut: ME, VT, MA, VY, HI, IA 5¢.

Handling Existing Old 10-state Labelling Can Ends:

For businesses with existing stocks of can ends with the old 5-cent labelling, there's no immediate pressure to discard them. The good news is that there's no specified cut-off date for using these can ends. However, it's essential to note that they will no longer be available for purchase post-regulation change. Therefore, businesses should plan a transition strategy to the new 10-state can ends – The old 'CT' embossing will be updated to 'CTRV' – to ensure a seamless shift and continued compliance with Connecticut's regulations.
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Can I still use my existing stock of the can ends with the old 10-state labelling?
Yes, you can continue using your existing stock without a specific cut-off date. However, once depleted, you will need to switch to the new compliant lids.

How to ensure compliance with the new regulations?
Transition to the new 10-state can ends – The old 'CT' embossing will be updated to 'CTRV' for your products. It's also advisable to stay informed about any further updates in regulations: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle/Bottles/Bottle-Bill-FAQ.

Where can I get more information or assistance regarding these changes?
For more detailed information or assistance, feel free to contact us at info@alnapackagingco.com. We're here to help you navigate these changes smoothly.
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