"The new environmentally friendly approach, both according to expert estimates and according to the calculations of the Ministry of Economic Development, will not lead to an increase in prices," RIA Novosti is quoted as saying.
Earlier, Izvestia, citing industry representatives, reported that milk could rise in price by 10-15% due to the eco-harvest.
In a letter from the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), sent to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on February 5, it is said that manufacturers of drinks and food are asked to revise some of the provisions of the Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) Concept for the disposal of containers already approved by the government.