VOICED : La exitosa respuesta de Noruega a la epidemia de plástico

Norway excels in recycling plastic bottles, achieving a 97% recycling rate, surpassing EU targets. The success is attributed to a well-structured deposit system where consumers pay extra for bottled drinks and receive refunds upon returning empty containers. In 2018, over 1.1 billion bottles and cans were recycled. Norway aims to increase recycled content in new bottles through tax incentives. The discussion extends to the efficiency of plastic and consumer behavior, with NGOs advocating for mixed recycling systems including glass bottles.

What is the key factor behind Norway's high recycling rate?

• Public awareness campaigns

• Strict environmental laws

• Government subsidies

• A well-structured deposit system

How do consumers benefit from returning empty bottles in Norway?

• They get a refund of the deposit

• They receive a tax deduction

• They earn loyalty points

• They receive a free drink

What happens to the bottles and cans after they are returned to the deposit machines?

• They are processed for reuse

• They are incinerated for energy

• They are stored in landfills

• They are exported to other countries

What is Norway's current percentage of recycled material in new plastic bottles?

• 5%

• 10%

• 30%

• 20%

What additional system does Zero Waste Europe advocate for?

• A system that includes glass bottles and other plastic containers

• A system that includes only plastic bottles

• A system that eliminates all types of packaging

• A system that focuses solely on aluminum cans