deposit return scheme
Digital DRS schemes allow local authorities, brands and regulators to monitor recycling rates so they can analyse the habits of households
It is offering shoppers a 5p coupon for each qualifying drink container that is returned to the reverse vending machine
Two thirds of customers used the reverse vending machines at least once a fortnight over the last year
It will cover PET plastic bottles, like most fizzy drinks and water bottles, steel and aluminium cans and glass bottles
It would be imposed on plastic packaging that do not meet a minimum threshold of at least 30% recycled content
The government has launched a review to explore how best Ireland could deliver a 90% collection target for plastic bottles by 2029
The supermarket will offer a 10p payment for each bottle brought back to the store
It is offering 10p for each bottle returned to spend in store
The possible options for materials that could be collected include plastic containers, glass bottles, metal cans, cartons and disposable cups
It has installed a reverse vending machine at its store in Fulham, London