US EditionUK DMO begins work to deliver deposit return schemes - London Business News
- The UK Government has designated UK DMO, a not-for-profit entity, to implement the new Deposit Return Scheme across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, with a planned launch date of October 2027.
- This appointment comes as part of the preparations to implement a major environmental infrastructure initiative targeting single-use plastic bottles and metal beverage containers ranging in size from 150 milliliters up to three liters.
- The UK DMO, a not-for-profit organisation led by industry professionals from the drinks and retail sectors, will be responsible for developing and overseeing essential functions such as registering producers, managing supply chain operations, handling financial processes, preventing fraudulent activities, and coordinating communications with the public.
- An industry investment of £1.13 billion is anticipated, with the creation of up to 4,000 jobs, as the board highlighted this as a pivotal development for advancing the circular economy in the UK.
- The UK DMO has commenced engagement with governments, businesses, consumer groups, and environmental organizations to ensure the scheme is fair, efficient, easy to use, and effective for all stakeholders.
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UK DMO begins work to deliver deposit return schemes - London Business News
UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd (UK DMO) has today been announced as the operator of the new Deposit Return Schemes for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern… The post UK DMO begins work to deliver deposit return schemes appeared first on London Business News
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