Polish deposit return system under fire: queues, jammed machines and unclaimed deposits

A growing number of MPs from Poland's ruling coalition are flagging problems with the national deposit return system, while the opposition is calling for it to be scrapped entirely. Complaints include queues at collection machines, jammed devices and unanswered questions about unclaimed deposits. The system, designed to encourage packaging returns, has become the target of sharp political criticism.

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