The recovery rate of over 80% for used metal cans in Hong Kong demonstrates the effectiveness of a monetary value. Other countries have demonstrated the effectiveness of cash-on-return schemes for used beverage packaging.

We support government’s plans for producer responsibility schemes for beverage packaging.

We promote low-cost methods for recovery of used beverage packaging. We have been operating pilot schemes recovering used packaging from household, building, property and street cleaners. This network has already proven to successfully collect paper and metal for recycling.