Defra Minister Mary Creagh has confirmed that glass will be excluded from the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for England and Northern Ireland, maintaining the position set by the previous Conservative government. This decision has sparked criticism from environmental campaigners and opposition MPs.
With opinion polls indicating there will soon be a change in political leadership, the trade association is calling on the next administration to prioritise key waste management reforms.
The waste management company has filed a legal petition in the Court of Session, seeking compensation for losses incurred due to the collapsed Deposit Return Scheme
