Deposit Return Scheme

UK’s Deposit Return Scheme for drinks packaging set to exclude glass

UK’s Deposit Return Scheme for drinks packaging set to exclude glass

The UK Government has touted plans to delay the introduction of a nationwide Deposit Return Scheme, designed to boost drinks packaging recycling, to 2025. It is also set to exclude glass bottles in England  – a decision proving unpopular with environmental groups.

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