and plastic containers thrown into landfills each year into secondary raw materials.

 

Australia

 

All Australian states have implemented or will introduce a state-based container deposit scheme operating by 2023, with Victoria the final jurisdiction to support such a scheme.[5] With eight billion beverage containers landfilled or littered every year in Australia, proponents argue that it is the most effective method to reduce litter and improve recycling.

 

Europe

 

Most European countries have mandatory bottle deposit laws. Germany was noted in 2012 as one of the few countries that included plastic bottles in its schemes. Ireland is introducing a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles and aluminium can...

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