Container-deposit legislation

Have you ever had a soda or juice in a bottle or can? Did you throw it in the trash when you were done? Well, some people think that's not a good idea because it can hurt the environment.

So, some places have made a rule called "container-deposit legislation." This rule says that when you buy a drink in a bottle or can, you have to pay a little extra money that you get back when you bring the bottle or can back to a special place.

The special place is called a "redemption center" or a "reverse vending machine." When you put your empty bottle or can in the machine, it gives you back the extra money you paid when you bought the drink.

This way, people are encouraged to recycle their bottles and cans instead of throwing them in the trash. It's like a little game where you get to win a prize for doing something good for the Earth!