deposit return scheme (DRS)
DRS delay disappointing but not unexpected, comments Alupro
Tom 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.
Irish DRS collects over five million containers since launch
The total of returned containers by Ireland’s newly launched Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is now 5.6 million since the scheme’s launch on 1 February.
Lidl launches recycling pilot
Lidl hoppers in Glasgow, Scotland, can now earn unlimited cash rewards in return for empty aluminium drinks containers and PET plastic containers via in-store reverse vending machines.
Ireland prepares for its DRS debut in February
In February 2024, Ireland is implementing its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will accept aluminium and steel cans of varying sizes as well as plastic bottles.
DRS could revolutionise recycling, says Alupro
With 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative for the implementation of the UK’s deposit return scheme, frustrations continue to build across the supply chain, however, Alupro is suggesting everyone ‘can the negativity’ and look to the positives.
Defra criticised for ‘refusing’ to reveal taxpayer bill for DRS consultations
The 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.
Alupro responds to further DRS complexities in Scotland
Complexities surrounding the Scottish Government’s planned introduction of a deposit return scheme (DRS) have continued to build, with Whitehall controversially telling ministers that plans could only go ahead if a number of substantial changes were immediately implemented.
New DRS facility under construction near Glasgow
Work is well underway on a multi-million-pound Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) facility that will create up to 140 jobs near Glasgow.
Implementing an effective DRS – the challenges, opportunities and necessities
Tom 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.
Circularity Scotland announces significant support package for drinks producers
Circularity Scotland has just announced £22 million of cashflow support measures to help Scotland’s brewers, distillers, importers and drinks manufacturers prepare for the introduction of Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
Biffa to invest £7.7 million in Scottish recycling centre
Up to 60 jobs are being created in Aberdeen, in a multi-million-pound project that will see the city play a pivotal role in Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Recycling rate of aluminium beverage cans remained high in 2020
Aluminium beverage can recycling achieved a record level of 510,000 tonnes, representing a total greenhouse gas emissions saving of 4.2 million tonnes of CO₂eq.
Positive steps forward
Details of Ireland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme is welcome news this week, especially for those in the metal packaging sector who have been lobbying for schemes to adopt a variable rate.
Ireland announces details of Deposit Return Scheme launch
The scheme, operated by Deposit Return Scheme Ireland CLG, trading as Re-turn, will include PET plastic bottles and aluminium and steel cans between 150ml and 3 litres.