We have released a new report in conjunction with Canadian Beverage Association demonstrating that extending Ontario’s deposit-return system to include non-alcoholic beverage containers is the most effective way to increase rates and reach the collection goal of 90%.
The report’s findings show that leveraging The Beer Store’s collection system and having grocery stores and other retail locations take back empty beverage containers will create a system that can achieve a recovery rate of over 89% and deliver a collection location for roughly every 1,600 Ontarians. This system would also include limited depot collection in high-volume locations. The net-cost of this system is estimated to be $190 million and would be funded by the beverage industry.
Read the full report, it is available for download from the Reports section of this website.
