The proposed deposit return scheme needs to offer consumers flexibility as well as alternatives that are cost-effective and efficient, say Polytag.
Deposit return scheme to cost retailers £1.8bn a year
The deposit return scheme is set to cost retailers £18.8 billion a year from 2025, ten times the amount officials previously claimed.
Buxton mineral water joins digital deposit return scheme trial in Wales
Nestlé’s Buxton natural mineral water brand has joined the first digital deposit return scheme trial in Brecon, Wales.
Ocado trials UK’s first digital recycling reward scheme
Ocado Retail is trialling the first ever digital deposit reward scheme, paying customers 20p for each piece of packaging they scan and recycle.
Aldi, Co-op and Morrisons trial whole-town digital deposit return scheme
Supermarkets Aldi, Co-op and Morrisons are part of a whole-town trial of a digital deposit return scheme taking place throughout July 2023.
Scottish deposit return scheme firm sends employees home
Deposit return scheme firm collapses as it sends staff home without confirming if they’ll be paid for the month or be able to return to the office.
Scotland delays deposit return scheme until October 2025
The Scottish government has delayed its deposit return scheme until at least October 2025, blaming the UK government.
