Which ancient civilization pioneered a sustainable marketplace system where vendors were required to collect and repurpose product packaging materials?

Before modern sustainability movements, ancient civilizations had their own innovative approaches to sustainable commerce and product development. Their methods of reducing waste, reusing materials, and creating sustainable supply chains were often remarkably sophisticated. This trivia question explores how these ancient societies incorporated sustainability into their marketplace practices and product designs, revealing that many 'modern' eco-friendly concepts have ancient roots.

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The Roman Empire, which implemented a deposit system for amphorae (storage jars) to ensure their return and reuse in commerce
Ancient Egypt, which mandated that all papyrus packaging be returned to temple complexes for ceremonial recycling
The Indus Valley Civilization, which created designated recycling centers in their grid-planned cities for pottery and textile waste
Ancient China's Han Dynasty, which established imperial collection points where merchants had to exchange old product containers for new ones