courant.com | An Expanded Bottle Law: "A good, logical proposal to expand Connecticut's bottle law to containers of non-carbonated beverages - juices, waters and sports drinks - is making progress in the legislature. It's not out of the woods yet, though, and experience with similar legislation has shown that even the best idea can fall prey to cynicism and vested interests.
Maybe this year will be different. Global warming and energy costs have become central issues, and an expanded bottle bill is a good fit for these times."
