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Protects nature
Bottles and cans don't end up in nature when they are deposited. Over 90% are collected and reused.
Why we deposit
The deposit system is one of Norway's greatest environmental success stories. Every time we deposit, something good happens for the environment – and it works because we all take part! Here are the most important reasons why we deposit, and why it is so important that everyone contributes.
8 good reasons to deposit
The deposit system has a positive effect on the environment, the economy and society
Saves resources
When we deposit, we avoid extracting new raw materials from nature. This saves both oil for plastic and bauxite for aluminium.
Cuts CO2 emissions
Making new products from recycled material requires far less energy than producing from virgin raw materials. This delivers significant climate benefits.
Creates jobs
Behind every bottle and can there are people at work, from collection to recycling.
You get money back
Simple and brilliant: you deposit and get paid. This is what makes the system so effective.
High return rate
Norway has one of the world's highest return rates. That is something to be truly proud of!
Easy to participate
Reverse vending machines are available almost everywhere, and depositing takes just a few seconds.
Everything goes in a circle
Depositing is a great example of the circular economy. Bottles and cans become new products – again and again.
A system that inspires
The Norwegian deposit system is an international role model. Every year more countries follow our lead, because they see that what we do works.
1972
Established
Over 50 years of depositing
90%+
Return rate
Among the world's highest
1+ billion
Bottles annually
Recycled in Norway
Environmental impact
Depositing delivers clear environmental benefits
95%
Return rate for plastic
92%
Return rate for cans
95%
Less energy than producing from new
156,000
tonnes of CO2 saved in 2024