Deposits could increase material collection, says government

packagingnews.co.uk: "Reverse deposit systems for packaging have been placed under the spotlight again after a government feasibility study found that a 10p returnable deposit would increase material collection.

Defra commissioned Environmental Resources Management to compile the report, following a renewed interest in deposit schemes and reverse vending as a collection method for beverage containers.

Beverage deposit systems require consumers to pay an additional fee to the retailer, which is then reimbursed when the consumer returns the empty packaging."