State Rep. Perry Warren said that his legislation to reduce plastic bottle waste by encouraging the use of reusable water bottles has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and now advances to the Senate for further consideration.

House Bill 1139 would require the installation of water bottle filling stations in newly constructed and substantially renovated Pennsylvania government buildings, helping reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles while improving public access to clean drinking water.

“This legislation is about reducing waste, improving public health, and setting an example for sustainable practices across Pennsylvania,” Warren said.

The concept for the bill, Warren recalled, began with a conversation in his district office with a student intern about the growing prevalence of disposable plastic water bottles. That conversation prompted deeper reflection and research.

“Soon after, I traveled to Grand Teton National Park, used a water bottle filling station at Philadelphia International Airport on the way, and visited a display at the national park visitor center highlighting plastic water bottle waste,” Warren said. “Those three experiences led me to conceive a bill that would reduce plastic water bottle waste by encouraging an alternative to disposable bottles.”

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