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20 hours ago · Ministers have set out fresh details of the forthcoming deposit-return scheme for single-use drinks containers. The government published guidance on producer and retailer responsibilities under the initiative, which is expected to come into force in England and Northern Ireland in October 2027.

11 hours ago · Trade body The British Retail Consortium (BRC) this month raised “concerns” about the planned 2027 implementation date for DRS. But Keep Britain Tidy chief executive Allison Ogden-Newton said a return scheme was first floated in 2018 and shops “must support this decisive measure”.

Jan 22, 2025 · Regulations to enable the creation of a deposit-return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland have been approved by the House of Commons. MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of the controversial rules, which were laid in November. Circular economy minister Mary Creagh told the ...

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Jan 22, 2025 · The body set up to oversee extended producer responsibility rules for packaging has started work. PackUK will set fees under the controversial initiative and ensure money is collected from obligated firms and handed to local authorities. Margaret Bates, who is leading the new body on secondment from ...

Oct 25, 2024 · The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs this month published revised “illustrative base fees” for 2025/26 under the controversial incoming rules.. But despite the estimated cost of putting packaging on the market falling by up to £115 per tonne under the latest figures, some manufacturers called for further cuts.. Now the LGA has published fresh research, conducted with the ...

Jan 15, 2025 · The Environment Agency has opened a consultation on the enforcement regime for forthcoming packaging recycling rules. The watchdog gave interested parties until 5 March to comment on its plans to implement civil sanctions for extended producer responsibility breaches. Ministers this month published ...

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Oct 28, 2024 · The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) this month published revised “illustrative base fees” for 2025/26 under the scheme, which is designed to make manufacturers pay for the recovery of their packaging. Councils have claimed the latest fees are too low while producers have demanded further cuts.. Now the Wine and Spirit Trade Association has organised a letter to ...