UK government urged to be “bolder” on proposed DRSCampaigners say the UK’s new Labour government should deliver the planned deposit return scheme by 2027 and include glass to maximise protections for the environment. Sustainability
UK’s Defra announces Simpler Recycling approachThe UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a new, ‘common-sense’ approach to recycling that aims to reduce confusion and boost recycling rates for the nation. Sustainability
DRS delay disappointing but not unexpected, comments AluproTom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has commented on the UK government’s decision to delay the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers to October 2027. Business news, Sustainability
Defra criticised for ‘refusing’ to reveal taxpayer bill for DRS consultationsThe UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has been criticised for ‘ignoring’ the advice of its own consultation and then ‘refusing to reveal’ how much money was spent on two public consultations on the design of a Deposit Return Scheme. Business news
Implementing an effective DRS – the challenges, opportunities and necessitiesTom Giddings discusses the introduction of a DRS in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, outlines the views of the aluminium industry and explains what decisions need to be made moving forward. Business news, Sustainability
Alupro to discuss DRS at the 2022 Environmental Packaging SummitTom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will present his thoughts on what a successful deposit return scheme (DRS) for the UK should look like at this year’s Environmental Packaging Summit. Business news, Sustainability
