California CRV Electronic Redemption Payments
Usable by the Undocumented & Homeless
California: 27 Billion bottles & cans purchased/year, $1.8 Billion deposits collected. Redemption rates have dropped to 70%.New in 2024: Deposits on wine bottles and other containers.
CalRecycle: Drive to inprove Customer Convenience.
Clear Purchase Proposal: Centralized electronic payment option for all CRV return methods.
California Mobile Wallet for the Unbanked: Included in this system.
Oregon & Brazil aware of CRV initiatives.
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