Tasmac's liquor bottle buyback scheme faces issues

Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation’s (Tasmac) liquor bottle buyback scheme, aimed to curb waste and prevent littering in the Nilgiris, has been facing logistical issues. It is being reported that the corporation outlets have inadequate space to store the returned bottles. Lack of adequate staff to share the new duty are among the other issues that hit the scheme.

The project is aimed to curb waste and prevent littering in the Nilgiris, as broken glass and plastic waste poses severe risks to the flora and fauna of the hills of the Nilgiris district.

In 2022, the Madras High Court backed the scheme and directed Tasmac to implement it in all the districts of Tamil Nadu. This initiative of Tasmac has reported a success rate of over 80 percent.