Dive Brief:

• A new bill addressing battery recycling has been proposed in Connecticut by numerous organizations. Every group agreed in a joint responsibility in the collection and recycling of single-use and rechargeable batteries.
• The group’s agenda aims to keep battery recycling convenient for consumers, to protect the environment, expand the state and regional economy and save money for the industry and government. 
• The new bill tackles consumer batteries, and includes smoke detectors, portable equipment and batteries used in electronics.

Dive Insight:

The battery bill is seen as a continuance of Vermont’s battery stewardship legislation, which passed in May. The groups that participated in the meeting included Corporation for Battery Recycling, the Rechargeable Battery Association, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and Call2Recycle, Inc.