Poland's deposit return scheme faces cross-party criticism — ministry defends it

Poland's deposit return scheme is facing criticism not only from the Confederation but also from MPs within the ruling Civic Coalition. A KO MP's parliamentary question to the Ministry of Climate describes jammed machines, overflowing containers and citizens queuing with bags of recyclables. The Ministry of Climate and Environment responds with figures insisting the scheme is working, while not denying all technical problems.

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