Implement a deposit return scheme
Deposit return schemes reward recycling by providing a small financial incentive when packaging is returned. It allows businesses to take responsibility for the end-life of their products and give single-use plastics another life.
Only 9% of the plastic produced is actually recycled.
SourceBenefits
- Incentivises better disposal of plastic waste
- Can be cost-effective for businesses because they can recycle materials
- Increases recycling rates
Challenges
- Expensive to implement if not subsidised by government
- Doesn't incentivise people to use less single-use plastic
Making a difference
40 billion used beverage containers are captured every year by TOMRA's reverse vending machines, achieving up to 40% higher collection rates through deposit return schemes