Kerala’s Green Moves: Glass Bottles For Liquor Priced Above Rs 800, Rs 20 Return Refund

Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 12:46 IST

In collaboration with the Clean Kerala Company, a pilot project will take place in September in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur

The minister said a similar system has been successfully implemented in Tamil Nadu and the department has studied the method closely. (Local18 File)

In a move to address environmental concerns posed by plastic waste, the excise department has announced two decisions. It has been decided to sell liquor priced above Rs 800 only in glass bottles, instead of plastic ones. Another decision is to charge an additional Rs 20 as a deposit when liquor is bought in plastic and glass bottles from the Bevco (Kerala State Beverages Corporation) outlets in Kerala.

If you return the bottle to the outlet, the amount will also be refunded, said Excise Minister MB Rajesh. A QR code will be placed on the bottle.

In collaboration with the Clean Kerala Company, a pilot project will take place in September in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

The minister said a similar system has been successfully implemented in Tamil Nadu and the department has studied the method closely.

Of the 70 crore bottles sold annually in the state, 80 per cent are plastic. The minister said this will solve the problem of throwing so many bottles on the streets.

Additionally, Bevco’s first super-premium outlet will be inaugurated in Thrissur on August 5. These outlets will sell foreign liquor priced above Rs 900. One super-premium outlet will be started in every district.

Neethu Reghukumar

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