Bottle returns bring cash

Fijians may soon be able to earn money by returning empty bottles and cans, as the government considers implementing a container deposit regulation system. The proposal aims to encourage greater recycling efforts across the nation.

Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya explained that the system would operate on a straightforward principle: individuals would return their used containers and receive their initial deposit back. This financial incentive is designed to motivate people to actively collect and return bottles and cans.

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The system will work on a simple principle: people return their containers and get their deposit back.

Tabuya believes this initiative will provide a tangible financial reason for citizens to participate in recycling programs, potentially leading to a significant reduction in waste and an increase in the recovery of recyclable materials. The specifics of the system's rollout and operation are still under discussion.

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This will give people a financial reason to collect and [...]