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"container deposit" is a small amount of money that you pay when buying a drink or beverage in a bottle or can. You can get this money back by returning the empty container to a designated place, like a recycling center or store. It is an incentive to encourage people to recycle and properly dispose of their containers, promoting environmental sustainability.
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«container»
«deposit»
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- Despite the popularity, a national container deposit scheme isn't the right way to clean up our litter. (theconversation.com)
- In 10 states, glass bottles are collected through a mandatory beverage container deposit program. (gpi.org)
- Notably, states with existing container deposit refund programs often achieve recovery rates of 80 % and better. (GPI.org)
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