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Ministers branded 'spectacularly unhelpful' amid deposit return scheme FOI row

Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images

Deposit return scheme pause is welcome, but it needs a complete rethink

The launch of Scotland's deposit return scheme has been delayed until March.

Businesses call for compensation after delay to Scotland's deposit return scheme

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Ministers urged to explain why deposit return scheme firm is exempt from FOI

A craft brewery in England has begun labelling its beer “not for sale in Scotland” amid fears it could be hit with a “hefty” fine under the deposit return scheme (DRS).

Beer labelled ‘not for sale in Scotland’ due to deposit return scheme fears

The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

A deposit return scheme facility in Motherwell is set to create up to 140 jobs (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith/SWNS)

Anger at deposit return scheme salaries is damaging – Martyn McLaughlin

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland Ltd will receive a combined £670,000 in annual salary and fees

Outrage over £300,000 salary of deposit return scheme boss

Shops will need to store empty drinks cans and bottles “securely” after these are returned to them under Scotland’s forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS), the minister responsible for the initiative said.

Businesses told to store empty cans and bottles ‘securely’ after DRS comes in

Fergus Ewing, now a backbench MSP, furiously attacked the deposit return scheme.

Businesses 'misled, duped, and deceived' around deposit return scheme

Circular economy minister Lorna Slater. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Slater confirms Sturgeon letter to PM and has 'confidence' in DRS launch

The scheme aims to tackle the environment impact of discarded single-use drink containers

Deposit Returns Scheme: Scottish Government must answer key questions - Laura Ta...

Ash Regan is fighting to become SNP leader and First Minister (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Regan's dream of independence is deluded

Scotland's deposit return scheme is scheduled to go live in August, but the intiaitive has been beset by controversy. Picture: Jonathan Pow

Scottish ministers could face legal action if deposit return scheme blocked

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to go live in August. Picture: PA Wire

Problems mounting for Scotland's deposit return scheme

Circularity minister Lorna Slater said the deposit return scheme will "definitely" go ahead. Picture: PA

Deposit return scheme in disarray as Kate Forbes threatens to scrap initiative

Biffa has been convicted multiple times of exporting poorly sorted and contaminated waste

Anger over ‘big climate polluter’ role in flagship recycling scheme

Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images

Circularity Scotland announces £22 million support for drinks producers

SNP MSP Fergus Ewing condemned delays to the dualling of the A9 road as a 'betrayal of the Highlands' (Picture: John Devlin)

Sturgeon's tax returns a 'dead cat' to divert attention from multiple problems

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to be rolled out in August but it is facing widespread criticism from those in the hospitality and retail sectors. Picture: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty

Deposit return scheme doomed to 'fail' without urgent action, retailers warn

A small fortune in empties. Glasses and cans will come with a 20p refundable deposit from August next year (Picture: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images)

Deposit-return scheme will be worthwhile if it cuts littering – Stephen Jardine

How could the Deposit Return Scheme impact on people and businesses?

How could the Deposit Return Scheme affect businesses and people in Scotland?

Waste management company Biffa has been given a 10-year contract to handle the logistics of Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) when it begins next year.

Biffa awarded 10-year contract for deposit return scheme

Circular economy minister Lorna Slater says it will be "full steam ahead" for the deposit return scheme.

Minister pledges ‘full steam ahead’ for deposit return scheme for summer 2023

Environmental campaigners have accused businesses of seeking to further delay Scotland’s planned deposit return scheme.

Campaigners fear further delay to Scotland’s deposit return scheme

Donald McCalman, Interim Director of Circularity Scotland.

Deposit Return Scheme will be a game changer for Scotland - Donald McCalman

Newly formed not-for-profit firm Circularity Scotland has been named as administrator for Scotland's reverse-vending recycling scheme, which is due to be rolled out in July 2022

Payback time: how new Scottish recycling system can help save the planet

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