WILLEMSTAD - Parliament agrees: that a bottle deposit system should be implemented for plastic bottles. This was the outcome after Members of Parliament voted on a motion advocating for a recycling policy in Curaçao.
Several Members of Parliament strongly support this issue. While the motion did not solely focus on the introduction of a bottle deposit system, it was mentioned as a possible solution to Selikor's current financial difficulties.
The bottle deposit system could not only be a solution for Selikor but also for Curaçao's environmental issues. The selling price of bottles and cans would need to increase, with customers receiving a refund upon returning the (empty) items. This measure could prevent them from ending up along roadsides or in natural areas. Despite unanimous agreement in parliament and the motion passing with a significant majority, it is not known when concrete action will be taken.