Fellow Ohioans, imagine a state where every bottle and can you touch isn’t trash but currency—a dime of power in your hands, a cleaner neighborhood for your kids, and a visible sign that Ohio finally cares for the land that raised us. Under current law (Ohio Revised Code § 3736), our state is already required to promote recycling, yet nearly 40 – 60 % of roadside litter still comes from beverage containers, and only about 28 % of those are ever recycled. In states that adopted a “Bottle Bill,” recycling rates soared above 70 %, litter dropped by 47 %, and local economies gained thousands of new jobs in collection and manufacturing. Each 10 ¢ refund adds up to real relief for working families while teaching our children civic action through hands-on participation—especially powerful now, when so many classrooms are virtual and kids need to see democracy work. Passing an Ohio Bottle Bill would reduce landfill waste by millions of tons each year, conserve enough energy to power 75 000 homes, and inject more than $100 million annually into local recycling markets. It’s not a partisan issue—it’s common sense, it’s clean streets, it’s economic growth, and it’s our legacy. Sign this petition, share it with three friends today, and let’s show lawmakers that Ohio is ready to claim our 10 ¢, protect our planet, and prove that when everyday people unite, even a single bottle can start a movement.