All Deposit Return Scheme articles
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NewsUK Deposit Management Organisation sets out specifications for DRS reverse vending machines
UK Deposit Management Organisation has published the official Reverse Vending Machine Specification which sets out the requirements for machines used as part of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsCollege teams up with CCEP to reward students for recycling ahead of 2027 DRS roll out
Students at New College Lanarkshire can earn 20p rewards for every can and plastic bottle they recycle
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NewsDeposit return scheme body appoints ex-FareShare boss as first chairman
The industry veteran was announced today by the UK Deposit Management Organisation, the business-led not-for-profit organisation tasked with operating the deposit return scheme
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NewsWales launches consultation on Deposit Return Scheme as trade bodies respond
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsWales commits to October 2027 deposit return scheme, in line with rest of UK
The Welsh government is to rollout its own scheme in line with the rest of the UK, with glass included
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Features and analysisPremier Mo’s Blantyre raises close to £7000 through DRS trial
Mo Razzaq launched his very own Deposit Return Scheme trial in November
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NewsAnalysis shows ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with a DRS
New global analysis unveiled today by circular economy non-profit group, Reloop, has revealed dramatic falls in beach litter
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NewsTrade body responds to new Government inquiry into the goal of a circular economy in UK
EFRA has launched a new inquiry to gauge the UK’s sustainability progress
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NewsPublic blasts supermarkets over stalling action on plastic waste
Research from campaigners Nature 2030 has revealed intense public anger at supermarkets
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Features and analysisTrade bodies welcome UK DMO as new operator of Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd has been appointed to oversee the new Deposit Return Scheme in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as announced by the UK government today
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Features and analysisUK DMO tasked to deliver DRS by October 2027
The group is governed by a board that represents voices from the drinks and retail sectors across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland
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Features and analysisBira raises concerns over the practical implications of DRS on smaller retailers
The association highlighted space as a key challenge of DRS
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Advice GuideThe deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do
Initial details about how the DRS will work - in England and Northern Ireland - have been issued
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Features and analysisMo Razzaq raises local charity funds through ‘Purchase, Refresh, Return, Reward’ trial
The trial aims to raise awareness of the Deposit Return Scheme set to roll out across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysisDRS gets a step closer after Commons vote as Conservatives back out
The deposit return scheme for most of the UK drew a step closer last night, despite new objections
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Features and analysisTrudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysisACS raises concerns over ‘confusing, costly and disruptive’ DRS in Wales
It follows the news from Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who announced the country is withdrawing from the UK DRS
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Features and analysisWales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Features and analysisHow to roll out an effective DRS operation in the UK from SBF GB&I
With three years to go until the Deposit Return Scheme is introduced, what are the key factors for ensuring a successful roll out across the nation?