All Deposit Return Scheme articles
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Features and analysisTrudy 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 analysisACS 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 analysisWales 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 analysisHow 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 analysis74% 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 analysis75% 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 analysisGovernment 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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OpinionWhat 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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OpinionReflections 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 analysisBelshill 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 analysisCircularity 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 analysisUproar 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 analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until October 2025
The scheme was due to come into effect in March 2024
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Features and analysisLegal 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 analysisGlass 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
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Features and analysisSchool kids trial DRS reverse vending machine at Mo’s Premier store
Mo hopes the scheme will help to tackle littering in the area
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Features and analysisChanges to Scottish Deposit Return Scheme unveiled
The proposed changes focus mainly on suppliers and the hospitality sector
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme delayed until March 2024
The scheme has been delayed for 10 months to help businesses “get ready”
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Features and analysisThe Fed calls on Humza Yousaf to push ahead with DRS
The Scottish first minister has previously stated that he would be looking to delay DRS
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Features and analysisAlmost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS