'But will it cut waste?': reader concerns about bottle deposit scheme

From potential issues of capacity to accessibility, readers share their concerns on the reality of recycling using deposit return schemes

Cash in exchange for returning a used drinks container sounds like a good idea, but how much of an impact will it have in our fight against reducing waste?

On Tuesday the government unveiled a bottle and can deposit scheme covering glass, metal and plastic drinks containers in England. By returning bottles and cans consumers will receive a small cash sum, however retailers are responsible for recycling the items.