All Deposit Return Scheme articles – Page 2
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Features and analysis75% of UK consumers want glass included in Deposit Return Schemes
There is public demand for glass to be reinstated in DRSs in England and Northern Ireland
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OpinionWhat are the challenges and opportunities for retailers in 2023?
James Lowman of the ACS looks at some of the challenges facing retailers over the next year
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Features and analysisThe Fed’s Mo Razzaq accuses Circularity Scotland of poor communication on DRS
The retailer also claims symbol groups are burying their heads in the sand over DRS
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Features and analysisIndustry gathers in Glasgow to prepare for Deposit Return Scheme
The DRS conference was attended by over 600 representatives from retail, manufacturing and hospitality
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Features and analysisScottish government publishes new DRS guidance
New guidance on the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has published by the Scottish Government
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Features and analysisRetailer raises judicial proceedings against DRS operator
Belshill retailer Abdul Majid has raised judicial review proceedings against Circularity Scotland over handling fees
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Features and analysisSGF takes on Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
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Features and analysisCJ Lang invests in Spar Crosshouse
As well as massive refit, Spar Crosshouse will trial a reverse vending machine ahead of the introduction of the deposit return scheme
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Features and analysisLow consumer awareness of deposit return schemes
Only 42% of consumers surveyed have heard of the deposit return scheme
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland makes Biffa logisitics partner for Scottish DRS
The not-for-profit scheme administrator has signed an agreement with the leading sustainable waste management company
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Features and analysisMost consumers could adapt to DRS in seven weeks, says study
Research commissioned by Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I shows many shoppers are willing to change
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Features and analysisScottish DRS receives £9m funding
The £9m from Scottish National Investment Bank, coupled with a similar-sized investment from Bank of Scotland, will fund the start-up of DRS
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Features and analysisGlass excluded from DRS in England and Northern Ireland
Concerns over safety and the quality of the process have led to glass being removed from the scope of DRS in England and Northern Ireland
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Features and analysisScottish Grocers’ Federation denies DRS judicial action
The SGF has denied reports that it is seeking a judicial review of the Deposit Return Scheme
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Features and analysisReverse Logistics Group selected to implement Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
Circularity Scotland Limited, the scheme administrator for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme has selected Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) as the preferred implementation partner
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Features and analysisNew implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023
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Features and analysisDRS delay plea made to Scottish government
The Scottish government has been urged to delay the implementation of the Deposit Return Scheme until September 2023
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Features and analysisNicola Sturgeon presents Scottish Programme for Government
The First Minister set out plans to introduce a Retail Strategy and confirmed plans to announce DRS timetable update
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Features and analysisACS urges cost-neutral deposit return scheme for retailers
In its submission to the latest DRS consultation, the ACS warned that the scheme shouldn’t be costly for retailers.
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.