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The Daily PollPoll: Will you use the new deposit-return scheme to get rid of empty cans and bottles?
It’s part of efforts to reduce litter and increase the amount of materials that get recycled.
FROM 1 FEBRUARY, a charge – described as a ‘deposit’ – will be added to aluminium and steel cans and plastic bottles.
The cans and bottles can be returned, empty and undamaged, to shops or new machines that some stores will have.
It’s part of efforts to reduce litter and increase the amount of materials that get recycled.
Today, we’re asking you: Will you use the new deposit-return scheme to get rid of your empty cans and bottles?
Poll Results:
Yes (13590)
No (7893)
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