## NewsBits
**Amcor Rigid Plastics** has produced the industry's **lightest 64-ounce PET bottle**. At 59 grams, it is 9 grams lighter, or 13.2 percent, than the typical 68-gram PET bottle, reports [_Packaging Digest_](http://www.packagingdigest.com/article/522987-Lightweight_64_oz_PET_bottle.php).
Lawmakers, state officials and people who understand that there are **real economic benefits to not burying valuable materials in the landfill** will converge on **Connecticut's capitol building** as part of "[Recycling Means Jobs Legislative Day](http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=lad5xpeab&oeidk=a07e6yf5r17bcea3877)." People who stop by will have the chance to learn more about the state's reuse and recycling industries.
The Plastic Pollution Coalition is now accepting nominations for the [Think Beyond Plastic](http://thinkbeyondplastic.com/) competition, which seeks **actionable ideas to cut plastic litter and pollution**. Ideas must be submitted by March 10, with the winning business receiving $50,000.
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