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Alister Jack accused of 'totally inaccurate' DRS claim by Circularity Scotland

It comes after the UK Government told the Scottish Government that its recycling scheme could go ahead, but only if it excludes glass, as it…

The National (Scotland)

Get around the table, DRS administrator tells governments

In a rare intervention, Circularity Scotland waded into the row.

The Independent UK

Circularity Scotland not informed in advance of DRS delay

Lorna Slater calls on the UK Government to stop delaying exclusion from the Internal Market Act

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Recycling firm bosses left in the dark over latest delay to deposit return scheme

Humza Yousaf announced the controversial deposit return scheme would be delayed a second time following a massive backlash from businesses.

Daily Record

Organisation to run Deposit Return Scheme not informed of delay in advance

The organisation which will run the planned deposit return scheme (DRS) was not informed in advance of the First Minister’s decision to delay it.

The National (Scotland)

Deposit return scheme delayed until March, Yousaf confirms

The government has been urged to use the delay to alleviate concerns with the scheme.

The Independent UK

Circularity Scotland had suggested later DRS start date

Scheme administrator's boss grilled by Holyrood committee over planning for August implementation

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Flagship Scottish Government drinks recycling scheme will put 200 extra trucks on roads

A flagship Scottish Government environment-saving recycling scheme will lead to 200 extra gas-guzzling vans on the country’s roads.

Daily Record

Deposit Return Scheme administrator like ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

It was revealed that the chief executive of Circularity Scotland is on a £300,000 salary

Insider UK

Tory claiming 'secrecy' around DRS firm could 'find answers on Google', says Slater

The circular economy minister faced questions after it emerged the chief executive of Circularity Scotland was on a £300,000 salary.

The National (Scotland)

Recycling boss rakes in 'outrageous' salary for overseeing deposit return scheme

Two of the SNP leadership candidates have pledged to pause the controversial deposit return scheme if they replace Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record

Firm running drinks recycling scheme accused of using Scotland as experiment for UK-wide ambitions

The company at the centre of Scotland’s controversial drinks recycling scheme plans to make at least £5billion by expanding across the rest of the UK.

Daily Record

Businesses told to store empty cans and bottles ‘securely’ after Scotland's deposit return scheme comes in

Shoppers will pay a 20p deposit on all drinks bought in a can or bottle

Insider UK

Lorna Slater: Deposit Return Scheme body won't cash in on unrecycled items

LORNA Slater has rubbished claims Circularity Scotland will benefit from £57 million a year from Scots not recycling through the Deposit Return…

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Private firm running Scotland's bottle return scheme expects to make £57m a year

Circularity Scotland’s business model relies on people not bothering to return some glass and plastic for a 20p refund.

Daily Record

Jobs boost at new North Lanarkshire recycling centre as a result of Deposit Return Scheme

The Motherwell site will play a key role as a regional collection and counting hub

Daily Record

SNP MSP launches furious attack on 'sleekit' deposit return scheme as pressure mounts on Lorna Slater

Greens minister Lorna Slater was accused of having "completely failed for the second week running to answer relevant, pertinent, vital questions" on the deposit return scheme.

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Business leaders tell Sturgeon that Deposit Return Scheme is ‘destined to fail’

Open letter to the First Minister and those looking to replace her states that pressing ahead with its introduction is 'reckless'

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More than 500 Scottish firms unite to call for pause in deposit return scheme

INTENSE pressure has been put on the Scottish Government to pause its planned deposit return scheme (DRS) after more than 550 businesses from up and…

Insider UK

Industry bodies warn Deposit Return Scheme could put stores at risk

Retail organisations complain that current scheme design is not fit for purpose

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Producers behind 95 per cent of Scottish drinks register for Deposit Return Scheme

PRODUCERS responsible for more than 95 per cent of recyclable containers sold in Scotland are now registered for the Deposit Return Scheme.

Insider UK

Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK

Minister challenged over Deposit Return Scheme contract

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater was grilled by opposition MSPs

The National (Scotland)

Tories say deposit return scheme 'benefits American hedge fund'

MINISTERS have been accused of putting US financiers ahead of Scottish businesses as it emerged a key contract in a new scheme was awarded to an…

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Support package announced for drinks producers after Deposit Return Scheme criticism

THE Scottish Government has announced a multi-million-pound support package for drinks producers in response to criticism of a major new recycling…

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