France
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Scotland
Name of Program The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020 [1] Date Implemented Planned October 2027 (with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) [2] Containers Covered All single-use containers between 100 mL and 3 L made of the following materials: PET Plastic Steel Aluminium Containers Not Covered Containers made of the following materials Mixed […]
Norway
Law Summary THE PRODUCT CONTROL ACT puts deposits on all packaging, to limit pollution and waste by encouraging the use of refillables Date Implemented 1997 (updated 1999) Containers Covered All one-way beverage containers Beverages Covered The regulation does not regulate the type of beverage product. Refundable Deposit Plastic, metal ≤ 0.5l: 2 NOK Plastic, metal […]
Ecuador
Name of Program Redeemable Tax on Non-Returnable Plastic Bottles (La Ley de Fomento Ambiental y Optimización de los Ingresos del Estado) Enacted 11/24/2011 Implemented 01/09/2012 Regulations Law for Environmental Promotion and Optimization of State Income (Impuesto Redimible a las Botellas Plásticas no Retornables) Chapter II Beverages Covered Plastic bottles containing alcoholic, non-alcoholic, carbonated, and non-carbonated […]
South Korea
Name of Legislation Container Deposit Program, under the Act on the Promotion of Saving and Recycling of Resources [1] Date Implemented 1985, current version implemented in 2017 Containers Covered Glass containers Beverages Covered Alcoholic drinks, such as soju and beer Carbonated soft drinks Deposit and Handling Fees Figure: Deposit Amounts as amended by Article 12 of […]
Lithuania
Name of Program The Law on Packaging and Packaging Waste Date Implemented Enacted 2014, Implemented 2016 Containers Covered Containers of the following materials between 0.1L and 3L: Glass (except fruit wine, fruit-wine-based drinks and fruit-wine cocktails) Plastic (PET) Metal Beverages Covered Beer and beer cocktails [1] Cider and perry Fruit wine and fruit-wine-based drinks Mixed […]
Estonia
Law Summary Packaging Act and Packaging Excise Duty Act [1] Date Implemented 6/1/2004 (Implemented 7/1/2005) Containers Covered Plastic Metal Glass Beverages Covered Soft drinks Water Beer Cider Juice, nectars and juice concentrate Low-ethanol alcoholic beverages (≤ 6% alcohol by volume) Beverages Not Covered Alcoholic beverages (>6% alcohol by volume) Dairy and dairy-based products Amount of […]
Czechia
Law Summary The deposit return system plans to address plastic waste and promote recycling. Date Implemented To be announced. Containers Covered PET bottles between 0.1 to 3 liters. Beverages Covered Water Soft Drinks Alcoholic beverages (with an alcohol content up to 15%) Beverages Not Covered Milk Amount of Deposit 4-5 CZK Fees and Taxes To […]
Turks and Caicos
Law Summary Chapter 8.04 Section 51: Public and Environmental Health Ordinance. “Clean-up Fund and environmental levy.” Date Implemented N/A Containers Covered Glass Aluminum Plastic Refundable Deposit Containers ≤16 oz. : 8¢/5¢* USD Containers >16 oz. : 13¢/10¢* USD * The program operates on a partial refund system, where only 5¢ USD or 10¢ USD is returned to the […]
Turkey
Name of Program Deposit Return System; part of “Zero Waste” project. [1] Date Implemented 1/1/2022 Containers Covered Containers first covered in first stage roll-out: Glass Aluminum Plastic (PET) Containers first covered in second stage roll-out: [2] Tetra Pak Plastic (HDPE) All containers must be between 0.1L and 3L. Beverages Covered Tea and coffee Carbonated soft drinks Energy […]