18 Aug 2023 --- Dutch recycling foundation Afvalfonds Verpakkingen this week started a national campaign to increase consumers’ plastic bottle recycling awareness and is installing additional collecting points throughout the country to boost collection rates. In 2022, 58% of all small plastic returnable bottles sold in the Netherlands were returned. Afvalfonds Verpakkingen says most credits for the accomplishment go to consumers, as they have shown a significant change in behavior since installation. Since July 2021, a deposit is in place for small plastic bottles. Research shows that 91% of the Dutch are familiar with the €0.15 (US$0.16) deposit on small plastic bottles.
