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Next steps for deposit return schemes

Inquiry

The Environmental Audit Committee is examining how deposit return schemes for drinks containers might be introduced so as to increase the proportion of such packaging which is recycled and to reduce the environmental damage from littering.

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Comment: Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers

Environmental Audit Committee reacts to deposit return scheme for drinks containers

20 January 2023

Deposit Return Scheme should be consistent across UK with cartons included, argues Environmental Audit Committee

The Environmental Audit Committee has called for Defra to introduce a scheme which is interoperable throughout the UK.

Minister quizzed on how a deposit return scheme can be rolled out

The Environmental Audit Committee examines the next steps for deposit return schemes

Packaging sector and experts questioned on the introduction of deposit return schemes

The Environmental Audit Committee examines the next steps for deposit return schemes

MPs examine how deposit return schemes can improve plastics recycling

The Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry looking at the introduction of deposit return schemes in England and across the UK.

12 February 2021

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