Facing environmental challenges related to plastic, several major food brands, such as **Bret’s, Sodebo, and Florette**, are testing a **deposit system** for their packaging. This initiative aims to **reduce waste** by encouraging consumers to **return their empty packaging** after use.
### A large-scale test for more responsible consumption
For a period of **18 months**, consumers of chips and salads will be able to purchase their products in **reusable rigid plastic packaging**. A **deposit of 30 to 80 cents** is applied at purchase, refundable in the form of **vouchers or bank transfers** once the packaging is returned.
### Clear signage and pilot stores
To easily identify the products involved, the brands have adopted a **common packaging** with the mention **“Return me for reuse.”** This system is currently being tested in **more than 19 points of sale**, notably in several **Super U and Carrefour Market** stores located in the **North and East of France**.
If this model proves effective, it could be **extended to other brands** and contribute to **achieving the European goal of 10% reusable packaging by 2030**.
Source [Consonews](https://consonews.ma/58450.html)