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Industry experts voice recommendations to the EU government on the revision of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for textiles.

Heineken is facing a criminal investigation for not implementing the deposits on cans system by the April 1 deadline. Environmental organization Recycling Netwerk Benelux accused Heineken of breaking the Economic Offenses Act by “very calculatingly” putting its own economic interests above society’s. The Public Prosecution Service (OM) in Amsterdam saw sufficient leads to launch a criminal investigation, AD reports.

For snack bars and take-out restaurants, Saturday is an important date. A new deposit system will be introduced for disposable takeaway and delivery meal packages as well as drinks to go starting July 1. This measure is designed to promote the use of reusable cups and containers. However, businesses fear extra costs and hygiene risks.

Heineken continued producing beer cans without a deposit logo after the deadline set on April 1, AD reported on Saturday based on confidential documents and interviews with undisclosed sources. The company attributed this to a "misunderstanding."

MPs vote to tackle cardboard box mountain, encourage reusable options