New plan would pay your deposit back if you return your drinks containers

Blue Planet II just keeps makin’ waves.

On Wednesday, the UK government proposed plans for all drinks containers — be they plastic, metal, or glass — to be part of a deposit return scheme. The plan is subject to consultation with producers, suppliers, and consumers later this year.

This means that the prices on drinks will be slightly higher, but people will be able to get some money back when they return the containers. Read more…

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