scotland
Update: Scotland’s DRS scheme voted through
The Scottish government has made the decision to go ahead with its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) regulations. The regulations will now be subject to a vote in the Scottish Parliament, after which the scheme will become law. Alupro’s Rick Hindley has commented on the news.
Scotland the brave (or foolish)
In a period where everything revolves around discussing the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to take our eye off the ball on other matters. One issue that goes under the radar is the upcoming vote on regulation in Scotland to do with the introduction of a national deposit return scheme (DRS).
Scottish government “buries head in the sand” with proposed DRS, says Alupro
Alupro is calling for MSPs to vote against the Scottish government’s deposit return scheme regulations, as they are currently drafted, at this week’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee meeting (29 April).
Alupro responds to Scotland’s announcement of a DRS
Alupro’s executive director, Rick Hindley, has offered his views in response to the regulations laid out for the Scottish government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
DRS scheme could result in extra plastic bottles
Aluminium packaging recycling body, Alupro, has urged caution to avoid unintended consequences of a Deposit Return Scheme
WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.
Scotland to launch deposit returns scheme
The Scottish Government has announced details of proposals for a deposit return scheme, with a 20p refundable deposit levied on all drinks cans, as well as glass and plastics bottles.
Tata Steel set to sell UK plants
Tata Steel has announced it plans to sell its Long Products division that employs 6,500 people in the UK and Europe, according to the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Limited edition Scottish Coke bottle
Ardagh Group, France, has crafted and produced a limited edition 25cl aluminium bottle of Diet Coke to commemorate Homecoming Scotland 2014. Adorned in tartan and thistle, the design aims to symbolise the recognisable emblems of the Scottish nation. Its launch coincides with the 50th anniversary of Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Ltd ‘s East Kilbride factory, a […]
‘Xenophobic’ Irn Bru ad investigated
An advert for canned drink Irn Bru featuring a Scottish man annoyed that his daughter is dating an Englishman has been reported to advertising authorities. The ad, by Scottish-based drinks firm AG Barr, features the Scottish dad becoming increasingly annoyed at the ‘Englishness’ of the young man and only sipping from a can of Irn […]
Cans full of energy
Helen Lewis discovers how energy drinks are fuelling growth and providing a colourful future for can makers
Scotland’s businesses set to ‘make every can count’
Businesses in Scotland are being asked to support the Every Can Counts campaign by recycling empty drinks cans.
MetalMatters launched in Scotland
A recycling campaign that encourages householders to recycle their metal packaging has been launched in Scotland.