"Beverage container" means the individual bottle, can, jar, or other sealed receptacle, in which a beverage is sold, and which is constructed of metal, glass, or plastic, or other material, or any combination of these materials. "Beverage container" does not include cups or other similar open or loosely sealed containers.
"Degradable" means decomposition by photodegradation or biodegradation within a reasonable period of time upon exposure to natural elements.
Va. Code § 10.1-1415.2