Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Require refundable deposits on drinks cans and bottles.
Closed
2,308 signatures
What the petition asks
Charge substantial refundable deposits on cans and bottles.
Littering is an epidemic in the UK. If there are substantial refundable deposits charged on cans and bottles it could be a big contribution towards reducing the eyesore.
Timeline
| 13 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,308
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
13 Apr 2021
Closed
13 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.