Seychelles’ success in beating plastic pollution showcased |20 October 2025

Seychelles’ success in beating plastic pollution showcased

A new United Nations Development Programme case study was launched on October 15 during the Africa Circular Economy Alliance 2025 annual meeting highlighting how Seychelles has successfully implemented a national Deposit-Refund Scheme for PET bottles - achieving a 90 percent collection rate and diverting over 400 million bottles from landfills and the natural environment.

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