California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-U.S. law that tries to wall off some recycled PET bottles from being used in manufacturing new carpets.

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When it comes to bottles, whether you're celebrating on election night, or drowning your sorrows, make sure you rinse out your glass or plastic bottles before tossing them into the recycling bin.

When offered a 1-in-10,000 chance of winning $1,000 instead of a guaranteed 10 cent refund, people recycled 47% more bottles.