Container-deposit legislation

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/container-deposit-legislation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Container-deposit legislation known for?Frequently exceeds 90% for targeted beverage containers in well-established schemes
2. What is the policy type?Deposit-refund system designed to incentivize the return of beverage containers
3. What is the economic principle?Internalizes negative externalities associated with beverage container waste
4. What is a container-deposit law?It is a rule that adds a small refundable amount to the price of a drink so you can get that money back when you return the empty bottle or can.
5. Why do we get money back for empty bottles?The law encourages people to bring bottles back, which keeps streets cleaner and saves energy by recycling instead of making new ones.

Negative Externalities: Costs imposed on third parties not directly involved in the production or consumption of a good.
Redemption Point: A location, such as a store or center, where consumers can return beverage containers for a refund.
Reverse Vending Machine: Automated machines that accept empty beverage containers and issue a refund receipt.