MPs back deposit system for drinks cans, if current rules expand to small plastic bottles

MPs will back the introduction of deposits on drinks cans if plans to put deposits on small plastic bottles go ahead in 2021, broadcaster NOS said on Friday. MPs are concerned that food companies will switch to cans if deposits are introduced on all bottles and that the amount of litter will not go down as a result, NOS said. Last month, junior environment minister Stientje van Veldhoven told Trouw in an interview that the coalition has concluded the introduction...