Petition · past parliament
Introduce an obligatory deposit charge on plastic bottles.
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
Plastic bottles account for a high proportion of waste plastic pollution. Although most are recyclable there is little incentive to do so. A deposit charge would encourage users to return them to the point of sale for re-use, thereby cutting down on waste and environmental impact.
Timeline
| 22 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Opened
22 May 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.