Every day in England, millions of cans and bottles are thrown away, littering our streets, rivers, parks, and beaches. Meanwhile, across Europe, people simply return their empty containers to a machine and receive a small voucher in return. It’s clean, it’s simple, and it works.

So why are we still behind?

We, the public, are asking for a modern, fair, and effective deposit‑return system — the same system that has already transformed recycling in countries like Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands.

Why this matters
Our streets and green spaces are drowning in avoidable waste
Councils spend millions cleaning up litter that could have been recycled
Children grow up seeing rubbish as “normal”
England’s recycling rates fall far behind other developed nations

A deposit‑return machine in every major supermarket would mean:

Less litter
Higher recycling rates
Cleaner communities
Vouchers that help families save money
A system that rewards responsibility instead of punishing the environment

We deserve better
Other countries have shown that this system works. It’s not experimental. It’s not complicated. It’s not unrealistic. It’s a proven solution that protects the environment and benefits the public.

England should not be the exception.

Our message
We are calling on decision‑makers to stop delaying and start delivering. We want a deposit‑return scheme that is modern, accessible, and nationwide. We want cleaner streets, cleaner rivers, and a cleaner future for our children.

Let’s bring England in line with the rest of Europe. Let’s stop wasting what can be reused. Let’s make recycling rewarding — for everyone.