Published 11 months ago

Coca-Cola among drinks giants demanding millions in compensation over delayed Scottish recycling scheme

Coca-Cola, Red Bull, and other soft drinks companies are reportedly preparing to sue the Scottish government for millions of pounds in compensation following the postponement of Scotland's deposit return scheme.
The recycling initiative, which would have involved charging an additional 20p on single-use bottles and cans, has been delayed until at least October 2025 due to concerns over trade barriers with the rest of the UK.
Businesses in the drinks industry had invested heavily in the scheme, which has been estimated to have cost around �300m, and are now considering their options for claiming compensation.

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Evening Standard

Scottish deposit return scheme delayed to October 2025 ‘at the earliest’

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater blamed the UK Government.

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Coca-Cola among drinks giants demanding millions in compensation over delayed Scottish recycling scheme

Other firms, including Irn Bru producers AG Barr, are also considering whether to sue after the scheme was pushed back to at least 2025.

11 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Times

Deposit return scheme: firms to sue Scottish government over delay

Businesses are preparing to sue the SNP-Green government for tens of millions of pounds after ministers were forced to shelve Scotland’s flagship recycling sch

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

Recycling plan is a costly mess as deposit return scheme in Scotland postponed

Record View says the scheme was a sound idea that has become a huge waste of money.

11 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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The Herald Scotland

Businesses to sue Scottish Government over deposit return scheme delay

BUSINESSES are preparing to sue the Scottish Government for tens of millions of pounds after ministers yesterday shelved Scotland’s deposit return scheme, it is being reported.

11 months ago

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