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Deposit Return Systems
1. Deposit Return Schemes explained
You might have heard of the Deposit Return Scheme  (DRS), an environmental initiative designed to reduce litter and increase recycling by...
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2. The Limitations of Recycling
The Deposit Return Scheme  (DRS), due to launch in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland in 2027, will reward consumers for returning...
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3. Reuse and Return: The Future Beyond DRS
The Deposit Return Scheme  (DRS) is an important step towards reducing litter and waste, but real progress means moving away from...
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4. Lessons from Elsewhere
The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is an environmental policy that will tackle litter and pollution, reducing the environmental impacts of...
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5. A Blueprint for the UK
The UK’s recycling  rates are around 70% lower  than in other countries with a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Financially incentivising...
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6. DRS vs EPR: Complementary tools for a circular economy
Deposit Return Schemes  (DRS) are designed to incentivise recycling and reduce litter by assigning monetary value to drinks containers....
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