美国缅因州将未被占用的瓶子储存用于环境和农业项目. Maine to use unclaimed bottle deposits for environmental and agricultural projects.

缅因州正在考虑将未被索取的瓶装储备部分转移, 每年估计为1100万至1600万美元, 用于保护该州的湖泊和农田. Maine is considering redirecting a portion of unclaimed bottle deposits, estimated at $11 million to $16 million annually, toward protecting the state’s lakes and farmland. 尽管经销商警告可能出现不稳定, 但该提案将资助恢复项目而不会破坏现有的瓶票系统. The proposal would fund restoration projects without disrupting the existing bottle bill system, despite warnings from distributors about potential instability. 其他州的类似模型表明,系统可以保持强大而同时支持环境和农业需求. Similar models in other states show the system can remain strong while supporting environmental and agricultural needs.