Will mass running events have to charge a bottle deposit?

What happens to all those discarded drinks bottles at the London Marathon, and what might change when the UK's Deposit Return Scheme arrives? We explore how the event already collects bottles separately for recycling, why marathon bottles aren't a straightforward fit for DRS, and how refill stations and compostable cups help reduce waste.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 94 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 14th May 2026.

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