All Deposit Return Scheme articles
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Features and analysis
Bira raises concerns over the practical implications of DRS on smaller retailers
The association highlighted space as a key challenge of DRS
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Advice Guide
The deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Features and analysis
Mo Razzaq raises local charity funds through ‘Purchase, Refresh, Return, Reward’ trial
The trial aims to raise awareness of the Deposit Return Scheme set to roll out across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland in October 2027
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Features and analysis
DRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysis
DRS gets a step closer after Commons vote as Conservatives back out
The deposit return scheme for most of the UK drew a step closer last night, despite new objections
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Features and analysis
Trudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysis
ACS raises concerns over ‘confusing, costly and disruptive’ DRS in Wales
It follows the news from Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who announced the country is withdrawing from the UK DRS
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Features and analysis
Wales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Features and analysis
How to roll out an effective DRS operation in the UK from SBF GB&I
With three years to go until the Deposit Return Scheme is introduced, what are the key factors for ensuring a successful roll out across the nation?
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Features and analysis
74% of public demand U-turn on latest deposit return scheme proposals
DEFRA Minister Mary Creagh has indicated that glass bottles will be excluded from the deposit return scheme
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Features and analysis
75% of people support deposit return schemes across the UK
A poll conducted by TOMRA showed that most consumers are in favour of DRS
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Features and analysis
Government confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The government has confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be pushed back until October 2027
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Opinion
What can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Opinion
Reflections on DRS implementation so far
The implementation of DRS has caused much confusion for retailers. ACS government relations director Edward Woodall shares his thoughts on the lessons learnt from DRS
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Features and analysis
Belshill retailer Abdul Majid wins DRS judicial review case
The independent retailer has won his case against Circularity Scotland’s proposed retailer handling fees
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Features and analysis
Circularity Scotland’s administration fuels case for DRS compensation
Lorna Slater blames the UK Government for the collapse of the firm
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Features and analysis
Uproar over Humza Yousaf’s dismissal of DRS compensation
The Fed’s Mo Razzaq warned that the government will have ”faint credibility” if it denies industry compensation
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Features and analysis
Scottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until October 2025
The scheme was due to come into effect in March 2024
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Features and analysis
Legal threat issued by The Fed over DRS debacle
The group is ready to fight for compensation for its members
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Features and analysis
Glass should be in DRS for all UK nations, say Scots
A poll of over 1,000 Scots revealed they are in favour of including glass in all the UK’s Deposit Return Schemes