IBA promotes initiatives that champion sustainability in the beverage industry, strengthen Illinois’ economy, and empower consumers to make informed choices for themselves and their families.
IBA member companies have a long history of working to strengthen the communities where our consumers and members work and live.
From being part of the solution to reducing obesity in America, to repealing an existing beverage tax in Cook County, when we work together, we can have a great impact on communities throughout our state.
Today, IBA serves to create a strong, collective voice to bring about change through the following initiatives:
IBA member companies have a long history of working to strengthen the communities where our consumers and members work and live.
From being part of the solution to reducing obesity in America, to repealing an existing beverage tax in Cook County, when we work together, we can have a great impact on communities throughout our state.
Today, IBA serves to create a strong, collective voice to bring about change through the following initiatives:
Partners in Sustainability
Leading efforts to strengthen Illinois’ recycling systems, promote sustainable warehouse operations, and champion packaging that is Made to be Remade
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Made to Be Remade: Made to Be Remade is a sustainability campaign by the American Beverage Association promoting a circular economy for beverage packaging—designing bottles and cans to be 100% recyclable and collected so they can be turned into new ones instead of ending up in landfills or the environment.
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Every Bottle Back: Every Bottle Back (Illinois) is a beverage industry initiative that invests in local recycling systems—like carts, infrastructure, and education—to increase collection of bottles and cans so they can be remade instead of wasted.
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Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council:The Illinois Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment Advisory Council is appointed by the Illinois EPA that guides a comprehensive study of Illinois’ recycling systems—analyzing current infrastructure, identifying gaps, and developing recommendations (including policy options) to improve recycling statewide.
Illinois’ Economic Engine
The non-alcoholic beverage industry is a critical part of Illinois’ economy, providing thousands of diverse, high-quality jobs for residents in America’s fastest growing sectors and contributing millions in state taxes and charitable donations.
