Iowa Bottle Law Debate Grows as Plastics Use Rises
A 1997 Iowa City landfill study shows PET plastic at 0.2 percent of waste while a 1999 Cedar Rapids study lists 0.6 percent PET. Waste planners note rising plastics use and discuss deposit law revisions opposed by grocery and bottling industries. A UNI survey finds 83 percent of 830 Iowans favor expanding bottle law to include water juice tea and sports drink containers.
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Coralville AquaShade use sparks legal and environmental debate
City officials defend Aquashade in ponds while critics question federal legality and environmental impact. Neighbors cite a stream inlet and dam outlet as uncontrolled water, costing about 1435 dollars for 28.7 acres treated. other cities report mixed usage and goals to slow algae growth.
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Culture blamed for obesity and diet-related issues
Mary Thorsell of the Midwest Dairy Association cites culture promoting super sizing and portion distortion. Julie McMahon of the Iowa Department of Public Health blames sedentary lifestyles and fat rich diets on social and economic forces of the 20th century. Craig Schoenfeld, soft-drink industry representative, calls for a big-picture approach, noting industry shifts to healthier vending options and stressing physical activity and moderation.
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Complex Drug Plans Bypass Complications in Congress
Senate and House edge toward passage before July Fourth recess. Reischauer notes retirees expect benefits close to employer plans. Private plans charge small per prescription fees and deductibles. Medicare proposals set monthly premiums, deductibles, and tiered coverage with caps and gaps, differing between Senate and House formulas.
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States Expand Bottle Bills To Noncarbonated Drinks
Maine California and Hawaii now include non carbonated beverages in bottle laws. Maine since 1989 covers juice tea sports drinks and water with penalties for out of state containers. California faces low refunds amid over a billion bottles thrown away yearly and Hawaii begins 5 cent deposits from January 2005.
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