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Closed petition Introduce an obligatory deposit charge on plastic bottles.

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Plastic bottles account for a high proportion of waste plastic pollution. Although most are recyclable there is little incentive to do so. A deposit charge would encourage users to return them to the point of sale for re-use, thereby cutting down on waste and environmental impact.

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    This petition will stay open until 6 November 2019.