If you’re located in the Netherlands, you can earn money from recycling Soul Water’s aluminium cans!
A small deposit of 15 cents is added to the purchase cost of drinks containers, which incentivises and encourages communities to collect and dispose of their packaging waste at collection points, then collect a small return as a reward!
Here’s how it works:
Deposit Fee: When you purchase a drink in an aluminum can, a small deposit fee is included in the price. This fee is typically a few cents per can.
Return Process: After enjoying your drink, you can return the empty can to a designated collection point. These points are often found in supermarkets, convenience stores, or dedicated recycling machines.
Refund: Once you return the can, you’ll receive a refund of the deposit fee. This can be in the form of cash, a voucher, or a discount on future purchases, depending on the location.
Environmental Impact: By participating in this system, you’re helping to ensure that cans are recycled properly, reducing litter and conserving resources. The collected cans are processed and reused, contributing to a circular economy.
The Deposit Return System strategy has been proven to effectively increase recycling rates, and reduce littering or sending valuable waste packaging into landfills. It’s also helping to change people’s mindsets around seeing aluminium beverage cans and other products not as waste, but as valuable resources instead.
We’ll cheers to that, and the building of a circular economy with each and every can, step by step!