Scotland’s Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity made the announcement to MSPs after Westminster ruled glass out of its deposit return scheme (DRS)
First Minister Humza Yousaf unhappy that decision granted for temporary exclusion from Internal Market Act will cover only plastic and metal containers
Resource looks at the impact of vapes and e-cigarettes on the environment and the challenges facing the industry in terms of legislation, behaviour change and vape recycling schemes
Andy Doran, recently appointed Chairman of Alupro, discusses his new role and the scope for increasing aluminium recycling with new legislation on the horizon.
Defra has announced implementation of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is set for 1 October 2025, with legislation to follow later this year