Bevco invites tenders to set up automated bottle collection machines at outlets
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Why in news
Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco) invited tenders to implement a Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS) using automated bottle collection machines and QR codes to manage plastic waste.
Background
Bevco sells 54 crore bottles annually and is seeking an agency to set up automated collection machines. The scheme will cover Bevco, Consumerfed, and newly licensed outlets using a QR code system for sales and returns.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeDeposit Refund Scheme (DRS): A system where consumers pay a deposit on a container which is refunded upon return.
- FactBevco sells 54 crore bottles annually in Kerala.
- BodyBevco: Kerala State Beverages Corporation.
- FactTender for automated bottle collection machines closes on December 29th.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Deposit Refund Schemes can effectively mitigate plastic waste in the beverage industry.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: High operational costs of maintaining automated collection infrastructure in rural areas
- Consumer behavior: Ensuring high return rates through effective deposit-refund incentives
- Data integrity: Risks of fraudulent returns or duplicate QR code scans in the refund cycle
Keywords: Extended Producer Responsibility · Circular Economy · Waste Management · Deposit Refund Scheme · Plastic Waste Mitigation
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