Petition
Implement a deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, like Sweden's pant
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a UK-wide deposit return system for cans, plastic, and glass bottles, like Sweden’s "pant" system. Add a 10–20p deposit to each container, refunded when returned. Make it mandatory for all retailers and fully implemented by 2028 to cut waste and boost recycling.
Introduce a UK-wide deposit return system for cans, plastic, and glass bottles, similar to Sweden’s "pant" system. Add a 10 to 20 pence deposit to each container, which will be refunded when returned. Make this mandatory for all retailers and fully implemented by 2028 to reduce waste and improve recycling.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
The Government is reducing a Deposit Return Scheme from October 2027 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deposit-return-scheme-drinks-producer-and-retailer-responsibilities
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.