Calls for Scottish DRS to be delayed

Calls for Scottish DRS to be delayed

Consumer research undertaken by Toluna ahead of a Scottish vote in parliament suggests that 61% of householders believe Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme should be delayed or paused.

These concerns mirror that of British Glass, who has urged ministers to pause the Scottish Government’s DRS regulations.

We believe strongly that the Scottish Government should pause the regulations until the full impact of Covid-19 and its consequences on the drinks supply chain and local authorities are able to be evaluated” commented Dave Dalton (illustrated), British Glass CEO. “Now is not the time to push this through, as we see huge shifts in the volumes of household recycling, as well as the lack of material available from the hospitality sector and pressures on local authority recycling services."

Both the UK and Scottish Governments are in the process of working towards a route out of lockdown – it is simply not possible for an informed decision regarding what the ‘new normal’ will look like for recycling rates and several other factors which have a significant impact on DRS” he added. “The Scottish public recognise that Covid-19 must be the priority for Holyrood, now so must the Scottish Government.

www.britglass.org.uk

Published: 
15/05/2020

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