Consultation launched on Deposit Return Scheme for Wales

Welsh government launches Deposit Return Scheme consultation - The Metal Packager

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has launched a public consultation on Wales’ proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which aims to prioritise reuse over recycling. The 12-week consultation, unveiled on 18... The post Welsh government launches Deposit Return Scheme consultation appeared first on The Metal Packager.

Welsh consultation on Deposit Return Scheme meets with criticism

Plans to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme in Wales, which will see consumers charged a small fee when purchasing certain types of drink containers, being refunded when they return these to a shop, have moved one step closer with the launch of a government consultation.

Welsh Government consults on plans for DRS reuse push

MRW Welsh Government consults on plans for DRS reuse push Feedback sought until 10 November on incentivising returns and reuse and scope for expanding scheme to new packaging and products types, including screw top aluminium containersWelsh Government consults on plans for DRS reuse push Neil Merrett

Welsh Government consults on Deposit Return Scheme

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on its proposals for a deposit return scheme, which includes plans to add glass from day one and introduce a system for collecting more reusable drinks containers for refilling. The 12-week consultation covers a range of issues, including: Glass in scope from the start – unlike the rest of the UK, glass bottles will be included in Wales from day one of the DRS but there will not be a deposit appl…

Retailers Critical Of Plans By Wales To Launch DRS That Includes Glass

The Welsh government has begun a new consultation for its planned deposit return scheme (DRS), which is set to include glass, unlike the rest of the UK. The scheme will cover single-use plastic containers, cans, and glass bottles from October (more…) The post Retailers Critical Of Plans By Wales To Launch DRS That Includes Glass appeared first on KamCity.

DRS International launches as world’s largest Deposit Return Scheme consultancy

With two years until the UK introduces its national system for more efficient and effective bottle and can recycling, a Scottish startup is already a global leader.  DRS International has been launched to advise on and develop solutions tied to Extended Producer Responsibility [EPR] — regulations that force companies to deal with the cost of their packaging waste.  The organisations will initially focus on support for the Deposit Return Scheme. …