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Drinks bottles and can deposit return scheme proposed


People in England will soon have to pay a deposit when they buy drinks bottles and cans in a bid to boost recycling and cut waste. The deposit will increase prices – but consumers will get the money back if they return the container. The scheme is expected to cover single-use glass and plastic bottles, and steel and aluminium cans. Full details are subject to consultation and yet to be decided, including how big the deposit will be. The government has announced the scheme following Blue Planet II which featured footage of wildlife eating plastic.

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43563164

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