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Globe Editorial

Redemption made easier

April 12, 2008

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ANYONE WHO walks the back roads of the state can attest that containers littering them are at least as likely to be from Poland Spring as Budweiser. Beer cans and bottles require a 5-cent deposit, ensuring that most are returned. Containers for water, fruit juices, and sports drinks do not carry a deposit, so many end up on roadsides. (Full article: 313 words)

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