The purpose of this Part is to implement title 10 (Litter and Solid Waste Control) of article 27 of the Environmental Conservation Law, which is also known as the New York State Returnable Container Act. This regulation clarifies the provisions of the law and facilitates its orderly and effective implementation. In addition, this regulation is intended to provide a mechanism for economically and environmentally sound collection of empty beverage containers, to foster systems of redemption which facilitate recycling and reuse of empty beverage containers, and to minimize costs without inconveniencing consumers. This regulation applies to all transactions involving the sale, use or consumption of beverages in beverage containers in New York State.