All Deposit Return Scheme articles – Page 5
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme timeline under review
A review into the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by the government due to concerns over Covid-19 pressures.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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Interviews and ProfilesWill Dan Brown bring a ‘fresh vision’ to the SGF?
The Nisa retailer continues to steer through obstacles that the health crisis has inflicted upon his convenience store, but now he’s juggling another role.
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NewsNew poll says UK consumers favour “all-in” deposit return scheme
A new consumer poll has shown that British consumers support a deposit return scheme that covers all types of drinks containers, but with a variable level of deposit according to pack size.
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NewsRetail trade associations welcome DRS exemption amendment
Retail trade organisations ACS, NFRN and SGF have welcomed the Scottish government’s decision to amend the regulations for the country’s forthcoming deposit return scheme for food and drink packaging to include a new exemption for return points.
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NewsScotland to press ahead with deposit scheme despite virus disruption
The Scottish Parliament has voted to go ahead with its plan to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for food and drink packaging in two years’ time.
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NewsScotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until July 2022
Scotland has delayed the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme until July 2022 due to fears over the impact of the coronavirus.
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OpinionA cost-neutral scheme for plastic
The Environment Bill, which first made an appearance in the Queen’s Speech, made its long-awaited return to Parliament at the start of this year and more recently had its Second Reading, writes James Lowman of ACS.
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NewsStores' Deposit Return Scheme concerns raised in Westminster debate
Parliament heard concerns about the impact of a Deposit Return Scheme on small retailers in England and Wales during the second reading of the Environment Bill yesterday (26 February).
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NewsSupport for ‘all-in’ Deposit Return Scheme grows among Scottish consumers
Three-quarters of Scottish consumers believe that all drinks containers, including metal cans, plastic and glass bottles, coffee cups, cartons and pouches, should be included in Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), a new survey of 1,019 Scots has found.
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NewsLegislation to introduce Deposit Return Scheme in England enters Parliament
Powers to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme in England and set new charges for single-use plastic items will be included in the Environment Bill, which is being introduced to Parliament today (30 January).
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NewsNew Reverse Vending Machine designed for small stores
A new Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has been designed specifically for small stores ahead of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Features and analysisWhat’s in store 2020?
The retail landscape looks set to provide both challenges and opportunities in the year ahead. Competition, rising costs and crime remain, but there’s potential from plastic free, food to go and fresh. Industry commentators and retailers predict what’s in store for 2020
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NewsMSPs call for more details on proposed Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have called for more detail from the Scottish government on its proposed Deposit Return Scheme, including further clarity on handling fees and manual returns.
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OpinionReality check
The government needs to recognise the implications of its policies on small stores, argues SGF chief executive Pete Cheema.
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NewsACS calls for DRS clarity in Scottish Parliament evidence session
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Scottish government to ensure the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is “workable” for local shops, while giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament.
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NewsScottish stores will not face business rates hikes on Reverse Vending Machines
Scottish store owners who install reverse vending machines (RVMs) under the impending Deposit Return Scheme will not face a hike in business rates, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
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OpinionDomestic policy is back in the news
The Queen’s Speech last week, while still pretty Brexit heavy, was a refreshing return to government setting out its domestic legislative intentions in the coming months.