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The Independent UK
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Katrine Bussey

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Scotland s deposit return scheme delayed for fourth time - Caught on Camera

Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS) has been delayed for the fourth time, with the minister responsible insisting there is “no option” but to push the start date back to coincide with a similar initiative from the UK Government.

Lorna Slater, the Scottish Government’s circular economy minister, confirmed on Wednesday that the DRS will not now commence until October 2025 “at the earliest”.

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