Spain’s new 10-cent deposit could have an unexpected effect on rubbish bins
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The introduction of a 10-cent deposit on drinks containers means people might think twice before littering — they could lose money by doing so.
Discarded bottles and cans may now be more likely to end up in recycling bins rather than on streets, leading to cleaner public spaces.
Fique de olho: More recycling centers are expected to see an increase in the return of deposit containers as people become more mindful of their monetary loss from littering.
Spain’s new drinks deposit system, starting today, August 12, could create an unexpected side effect: rubbish bins may soon contain something that looks a lot more like cash.
