Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers: policy statements

Summary:

The UK government, along with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Scottish Government, and Welsh Government, has published a joint policy statement on the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK. The policy statement provides an update on the scheme and sets out the position of the UK government on glass drinks containers within the DRS. Additionally, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament on April 25, 2024, regarding the UK Internal Market Act 2020.