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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 6d

'Canning, she says, changed her life.'

An amazing @scienceline.org story about Josefa, a canner for 30 years & now head of a @surewecannyc.bsky.social redemption center.

Bottle bills not only improve recycling rates, they bring tangible economic benefits. scienceline.org/2025/09/she-...

She hunts for cans and bottles, and finds dignity - Scienceline

After years laboring in the shadows, the new manager of a recycling center sheds light on the importance of those collecting the city's cans.

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

The industry is responsible for creating codes or other methods to ensure that only containers sold in DC are given refunds. The industry has many tools at its disposal and the system has worked well in every other bottle bill state for decades. 4/4

brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/

A bottle bill for D.C. - Brianne K. Nadeau

The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 is major environmental legislation that would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent dep...

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

Stores with under 2,000 sq ft devoted to the display of merchandise are exempted. Grocers and other retailers that do redeem beverage containers will be paid a generous handling fee per container to cover the cost of taking back, handling, and storing bottles and cans. 3/4

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

The industry has never been able to prove that a bottle bill has increased beverage prices in any state or country. In fact, container redemption programs put money back into our local communities through employment opportunities as "canners," at grocers & redemption centers. 2/4

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

🙄 Straight from the beverage industry lobbying playbook. 1/4

Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 7d

The D.C. Council hearing on the proposed bottle-bill starts shortly, with more than 200 people signed up to testify. Ahead of the hearing, @mayorbowser.dc.gov's administration has come out against the bill, saying it's a new obstacle for businesses already facing challenges.

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

The industry is responsible for creating codes or other methods to ensure that only containers sold in DC are given refunds. The industry has many tools at its disposal and the system has worked well in every other bottle bill state for decades. 4/4

brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/

A bottle bill for D.C. - Brianne K. Nadeau

The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025 is major environmental legislation that would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent dep...

brianneknadeau.com

Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

Stores with under 2,000 sq ft devoted to the display of merchandise are exempted. Grocers and other retailers that do redeem beverage containers will be paid a generous handling fee per container to cover the cost of taking back, handling, and storing bottles and cans. 3/4

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

The industry has never been able to prove that a bottle bill has increased beverage prices in any state or country. In fact, container redemption programs put money back into our local communities through employment opportunities as "canners," at grocers & redemption centers. 2/4

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

🙄 Straight from the beverage industry lobbying playbook. 1/4

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

Live now! lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

Starting shortly: The first hearing on DC's bottle bill!

This major environmental legislation would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent deposit on beverage containers sold in the District.

Watch live: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

Starting shortly: The first hearing on DC's bottle bill!

This major environmental legislation would drastically reduce litter in streets, parks and rivers by placing a refundable 10-cent deposit on beverage containers sold in the District.

Watch live: lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea...

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 7d

How will DC's bottle bill system protect against fraud? Reverse vending machines can read market-specific codes & reject those not sold in DC. We can also educate residents to place out-of-state containers in recycling bins and limit how many containers can be returned at one time.

Bottle bill facts. How can businesses be sure bottles and cans that are redeemed were purchased in D.C. and eligible for a refund?

The industry is responsible for creating codes, labels, or other guard rails to ensure that only containers sold in the District are given refunds. The industry has many tools at its disposal and the system has worked well in states and provinces around the world.

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 9d

Small retailers (less than 2,000 square feet) are not required to collect/redeem containers under DC's bottle bill.

But they are allowed to opt-in and might want to - retailers are paid a generous handling fee!

Learn more bottle bill facts: brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 11d

There are many factors that impact the price of a beverage. There is no evidence that a bottle bill is one of them in any state or other country.

Get more bottle bill facts, like how it is expected to exponentially improve DC's recycling rate, here: brianneknadeau.com/bottle-bill/

Graphic that reads "Bottle Bill Facts. How will this legislation impact the price of beverages?

Experience in other states shows that manufacturers and distributors do not increase the price on their product when a bottle bill is implemented.

In fact, container redemption programs put money back into our local communities through employment opportunities as "canners," at grocers and redemption centers."

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · 12d

Happening now: @brianneknadeau.bsky.social hears from nominees to the Commission on Human Rights during a confirmation roundtable held by the Committee on Public Works & Operations.

Watch live: brianneknadeau.com/live/

Committee on Public Works & Operations. Roundtable on Nominees for the Human Rights Commission.

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · 14d

Traffic safety is public safety & repeat dangerous drivers threaten us all.

The STEER Act, which I introduced with @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social, allows us to hold the most egregious offenders accountable, even if they live outside DC.

Thank you CM Allen & AG Schwalb for your leadership.

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social · 14d

NEW: We won our first court judgment against a dangerous out-of-state driver under the STEER Act.

The Court ordered Ayanna Khalya Wilson to pay $77,100 for over 200 dangerous driving violations.

We also filed 12 new lawsuits against Maryland and Virginia drivers with nearly 2,000 traffic offenses.

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · 29d

Imposing a $500 fine or sending an unhoused person to jail for 30 days is cruel and shameful. Being unhoused is not a crime. Congress must reject H.R. 5163. Every resident has the right to safe and affordable housing, and we must continue our work to secure that right for everyone.

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · Aug 29

“We don’t need federal police patrolling our streets, intimidating our residents, shadowing our police. And we don’t need ICE in our community at all, disappearing our people and targeting folks just because of the color of their skin.”
— @brianneknadeau.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=azvw...

DC Councilmember Nadeau Says Residents Are AFRAID Of Trump's Takeover | SUNRISE

YouTube video by The Hill

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Aug 27

DC is under siege by our own federal government, with armed military patrolling our streets & masked agents scooping up neighbors & taking them away. Our residents are afraid, hesitant to go out & to work, angry that our limited autonomy is being eroded. There is nothing welcome about this.

Zachary Parker @ZacharyForWard5: We, as city leaders, should be unequivocal that the federal surge of officers in DC and deployment of national guardsmen on our streets are dangerous, unnecessary, and an affront to Home Rule.

We ought to be real clear about that. Real clear."

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Aug 21

Ward 1 stands together and protects one another, and it was a privilege to join 300+ neighbors who love our city and learn how we can support each other at our town hall.

The recording and related resources are available.

brianneknadeau.com/ward-1-town-...

Ward 1 Town Hall on Recent Federal Actions Impacting D.C. - Brianne K. Nadeau

On Monday, August 18, Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau hosted a virtual town hall to talk about the impact of recent federal action on Home Rule and what residents can do. Councilmember Nadeau was join...

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · Aug 19

The District has space available to offer shelter and storage to all unhoused residents who want to come inside.

Please call the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093 to connect neighbors in need to housing.

District Resources for Unsheltered Individuals: call the shelter hotline at 202-399-7093

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Aug 17

Join me for a Ward 1 Town Hall on Recent Federal Actions Impacting D.C. Monday night at 7 pm. We’ll talk about impact on Home Rule, the court filing, and what you can do. Register here: dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Ward 1 Town Hall on Recent Federal Actions Impacting D.C. Monday, August 18. 7-8 pm. Virtual via Zoom. Register: https://dccouncil-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IFGQlxwVS6SyCJfJiQYNeA#/registration

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 14

The next 45 days are going to be a time when everybody in DC needs to know our rights and how to assert them.

Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵

Five rights everyone in DC needs to know

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Brianne K Nadeau @brianneknadeau.bsky.social · Aug 13

This isn’t about crime. This is about manufacturing crisis to justify federal intervention in local affairs - and it won't end with DC. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/12/n... (paywall)

The Boston Globe
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
"Nadeau, the D.C. city council member, warned that Trump’s actions in the nation’s capital are only the first step to federal intervention elsewhere.

“We are the easiest target because we don’t have autonomy and because the president lives here,” she said, noting Trump mentioned Chicago, New York, Baltimore, and Oakland in his Monday news conference. “I think he’s targeting progressive cities. We may be the first, but we won’t be the last.”

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Councilmember Nadeau’s Office @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social · Aug 8

Sesión informativa sobre el regreso a la escuela de las Escuelas Públicas de DC (DCPS)

Se proporcionará interpretación en español y ASL.

www.eventbrite.com/e/dcps-back-...

Sesión informativa sobre el regreso a la escuela de las Escuelas Públicas de DC (DCPS): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dcps-back-to-school-information-session-tickets-1556552423199