Likelihood of using deposit return scheme in Great Britain 2019
A Deposit Return Scheme is when consumers pay a small upfront deposit for items such as plastic bottles. Consumers then return these items, often via a reverse vending machine, which then returns the deposit. These schemes are already in place across Europe in countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Germany. The price of the deposit varies depending on the type of item, but usually ranges between eight and 22 pence.