Mint Explainer | From Goa to Uttarakhand: how states are pushing for bottle recycling

Mint · 27/10/2026, 6:15:38 am

Deposit Return Schemes are gaining traction in India as governments seek to address plastic packaging waste and improve recycling. The systems reward consumers for returning eligible containers. Goa plans to begin with liquor packaging, while Uttarakhand and Himachal are developing broader schemes.