1 in 4 adults (25 per cent) use the machines in shops or supermarkets much more than they did at the start, and 14 per cent use them a bit more than they did at the start.

An overwhelming majority (88 per cent) said that they felt confident in their recycling abilities when it comes to disposing Easter egg packaging.

The scheme will add a 15c/25c deposit to the price of items sold in eligible cans or bottles, which can later be reclaimed

Households and businesses are still putting the majority of their waste in the wrong bin, the EPA said