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Deposit Return Systems
1. Deposit Return Schemes explained
UK consumers use 25 billion single-use bottles yearly, over 6.5 billion of which are not recycled. That’s over 17 million plastic,...
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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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