Rejected petition Implement a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, like Sweden's pant
Introduce a UK-wide deposit return system for cans, plastic, and glass bottles, like Sweden’s "pant" system. Add a 10–20p deposit to each container, refunded when returned. Make it mandatory for all retailers and fully implemented by 2028 to cut waste and boost recycling.
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Introduce a UK-wide deposit return system for cans, plastic, and glass bottles, similar to Sweden’s "pant" system. Add a 10 to 20 pence deposit to each container, which will be refunded when returned. Make this mandatory for all retailers and fully implemented by 2028 to reduce waste and improve recycling.
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The Government is reducing a Deposit Return Scheme from October 2027 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deposit-return-scheme-drinks-producer-and-retailer-responsibilities
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