Kösters indicates that KHS is not aware of any reports that show the effect of the tethered caps on the reduction of plastic waste, citing a probable lack of data to show a decisive trend-change. He expects more studies to be published in the next few months.
Groot, on the other hand, finds fewer bottle caps in the environment during litter picking sessions. He acknowledges that this might be because of the Netherlands’ DRS.
“The DRS for plastic bottles was introduced in 2021, which led to an 80% decrease in bottles in litter. As a result, the number of caps found in 2023 had already dropped by 24%,” he says.
“The number of bottles hasn’t decreased further since then, but the number of caps has — I’m now finding 47% fewer caps.”
Doesn't seem all that conclusive. And if the number of bottles hasn't decreased but the number of caps has, is that just because the caps are still attached to the bottles and don't get counted?
Yeah, its one year old now. And tbh, im tired from my school to search newer research and check how much it is valid. Its not complete proof. But lets be honest. What would be the cause otherwise.
Loved going to one pub, that had stainless steel straws. They are much better.
And I kinda understand what they tried to do with the straws. But, yeah.... Execution of some good ideas is really bad.. kinda actually surprised, "people" spread hate against EU with bottlecaps. If they used straws, would be much better argument.
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u/Eaglise 6h ago
all i see is two useless innovations