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3 million plastic bottles and cans brought back in 1 day

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For the first time since its launch in February the Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottle and drinks cans has seen over three million items returned in one day.

For the first time since its launch in February, the Deposit Return Scheme for plastic bottle and drinks cans has seen over three million items returned in one day.The new high was achieved last Sunday and it brings the total number of items returned since the scheme launch to over 100 million.

Speaking on its progress to date, Ciaran Foley, the CEO of Re-turn, said the scheme was 100 days old at the weekend and returns have gradually improved. "The inaugural months of a Deposit Return Scheme is all about gradual improvement, and that's exactly what we're achieving. Return numbers are steadily rising each week with people now returning millions of bottles and cans every day," he added.

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