Which ancient civilization implemented a sophisticated 'closed-loop' retail system where merchants were required to collect and repurpose product containers after use?

Before modern sustainability became trendy, ancient civilizations had their own remarkable approaches to sustainable retail and commerce. Their methods often incorporated religious beliefs, seasonal cycles, and resource management techniques that modern retailers are only now rediscovering. Test your knowledge about these fascinating ancient sustainable retail practices that were ahead of their time!

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Ancient Egypt, where empty papyrus containers and ceramic vessels were returned to temples for reprocessing and redistribution
The Phoenicians, whose maritime trade policies included container deposit systems for amphoras to prevent waste in port cities
The Mayans, who used biodegradable packaging from palm leaves and required vendors to compost all market waste
Ancient Rome, where imperial edicts mandated the collection and recycling of broken pottery and glass containers