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flag Ireland launches Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottles & aluminum cans, encouraging recycling & meeting EU targets, with consumers refunded 25-cent deposits.

flag Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has launched, encouraging consumers to return their empty, undamaged plastic bottles and aluminum cans to participating stores and supermarkets. flag The aim is to increase recycling rates and meet EU targets for separating and collecting plastic beverage bottles and aluminum cans. flag Consumers will be refunded their 25-cent deposit when they return eligible containers to designated shops and supermarkets, with Reverse Vending Machines deployed for ease of return. flag Not all drinks containers are eligible for the scheme, with glass and dairy products excluded.

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