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Česká vláda schválila nový systém záloh pro plastové lahve a hliníkové plechovky. Cílem je snížit odpad a podporovat recyklaci . Lidé dostanou peníze zpět za vrácení těchto obalů. Tento systém pomůže chránit životní prostředí a vytvoří nové pracovní příležitosti . Vláda chystá informační kampaně pro veřejnost.
Translation
The Czech government has approved a new deposit system for plastic bottles and aluminium cans. The aim is to reduce waste and encourage recycling. People will receive money back for returning these containers. This system will help protect the environment and create new employment opportunities. The government is planning information campaigns for the public.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What is the goal of the new deposit system in the Czech Republic?
The goal is to reduce waste and support recycling.
Question 2: What will people receive when they return the bottles and cans?
People will receive money back for returning the bottles and cans.
Exercise: Vocabulary
schválit - approve
záloha (f.) - deposit
hliníkový - aluminium
recyklace (f.) - recycling
chránit - protect
příležitost (f.) - opportunity
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▌19/10/2024
The Czech government has officially approved a new deposit system for PET bottles and aluminium cans, aiming to enhance environmental sustainability across the nation. This measure, which has been under discussion for several years, is intended to significantly reduce waste by encouraging recycling and reuse.
According to the government, this initiative is a crucial step in aligning with broader European Union environmental standards, promoting a circular economy. Under the new system, consumers will be incentivized to return their used bottles and cans by receiving a small financial return, which will be added to the purchase price of these items. This financial incentive is seen as a key motivator for increasing recycling rates.
Czech Government Endorses Deposit on PET Bottles and Cans (Illustration)
While environmental groups have largely welcomed the decision, seeing it as a long overdue action, some business stakeholders have expressed concerns about the potential logistical challenges and associated costs. Retailers and manufacturers are now tasked with the implementation of the system, which requires significant adjustments in their operations to accommodate the collection and processing of returned containers.
The government assures that this system will not only benefit the environment but also create new economic opportunities, especially in sectors related to recycling technology and waste management. They emphasize that the ultimate goal is to foster a more sustainable consumer culture in Czechia.
As the country prepares for the new system, the government plans to conduct information campaigns to educate the public on how the deposit scheme will work, focusing on the environmental benefits and encouraging public participation in this eco-friendly initiative.
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