NanDee 65 Posted May 9, 2019 The Scottish government has outlined plans for a deposit return scheme for some plastic drinking containers, cans and glass People in Scotland will have to pay a 20p deposit on every bottle or drinks can they buy from shops under a new scheme unveiled by the Scottish government. Glass and plastic bottles, as well as aluminium and steel drinks cans sold by any shop in Scotland will be covered by the deposit return scheme, the first national scheme of its kind in the UK. Scotland’s environment secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “There is a global climate emergency and people across Scotland have been calling, rightly, for more ambition to tackle it and safeguard our planet for future generations. “I am therefore delighted to confirm that I intend to implement a system covering PET – the most common form of plastic packaging – aluminium and steel cans, and glass, with a deposit refund set at 20p.” The scheme gives people a “clear and straightforward way to do their bit for the environment,” she suggested. Full Story Share this post Link to post
