People will soon be able to get money back for their plastic bottles with a new government scheme.
The Deposit Return Scheme will award 15 cents towards small soft drink cans, while larger plastic bottles will result in a pay out of 25 cents. The government hopes to promote sustainability through the new scheme, as Ireland is currently falling flat on its EU climate targets.
Non-profit company Return.ie will introduce a network of vending machines across the country to facilitate the project. After people insert their plastic items into the machine, they will receive a voucher, which they can exchange for cash in participating stores.
