Common Space The Scottish Government has announced a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks and containers as part of plans to tackle climate change. Announcing the new scheme, which will include the ability to return aluminium and steel cans as well as drinks containers made of glass and Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic to retailers with a […]
The publicity and profile of this consultation is being raised as it nears its closing date. Have your say. Defra ‘Your responses to this consultation will help us to consider the merits of introducing a DRS. The aim of the UK and Welsh Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern […]
5 articles including petition on Walkers Crisps & BBC action Industry is trying to stop Deposit Refund Schemes Sue Kinsey Marine Conservation Society Despite growing public and political support for the introduction of a Deposit Refund System, or Deposit Return Scheme – DRS to you and me – for drinks containers across the UK, there […]
‘Scottish Government consult on details of deposit return scheme Overview Consultation on the options for distinct elements of a deposit return scheme on beverage containers, seeking views on which options will deliver the best results for Scotland. Why We Are Consulting We want to design a deposit return system that will work well for everyone […]