Submitted on Tuesday 15th June 2021
Rejected on Monday 21st June 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make producers of drinks in plastic bottles or cans fund Deposit Return Systems
Parliament must heed Michael Gove's 2018 statement "It’s absolutely vital we act now". The shelving of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) until 2024 must be reassessed with the cost of Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) funded by all producers of drinks in plastic bottles and tin cans - not the tax payer.
Looking at public spaces, road verges and beaches it is obvious that litter is a serious problem. Campaigns to Keep Britain Tidy haven't worked. Another solution is urgently needed. The DRS with RVMs will incentivise citizens to recycle, value resources and the environment -and abandon a damaging throw away, wasteful culture. In addition Highways and Local Authorities won't have to pay to clear litter. The Government is committed to a greener future. We need fine words to be acted upon.
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We have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:
Deposit scheme on glass, plastic, steel, aluminium bottles and cans: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/572535
Require refundable deposits on drinks cans and bottles: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/582473
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