Phenomenal registration rate huge vote of confidence in Deposit Return Scheme
The Scottish Greens have welcomed the ‘phenomenal’ registration rate for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, which they say will be a turning point for Scotland’s relationship with litter and recycling.
New figures from Circularity Scotland show that producers responsible for more than two billion recyclable drinks containers are now registered with the scheme, this is over 95% of all containers sold in Scotland.
The Scottish Greens environment spokesperson, Mark Ruskell MSP, said:
“After all of the scaremongering and the misinformation we have seen from the Tories and others, this is a phenomenal registration rate, and shows a huge vote of confidence in Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme.
“Everyone can see the cans and bottles that are blighting our streets and our communities, and the desperate need for this scheme.
“That is why I am delighted that so many businesses from all across Scotland are preparing for the Scheme. Everyone in Scotland can be confident that the majority of brands and retailers in the weekly shop are participating.
“This scheme will go down in history as one of the most important pieces of work ever done by this parliament. It will be a turning point for Scotland’s relationship with litter and recycling.
"It will also set the model for how successful deposit return schemes can operate across the UK. I am proud that it is being delivered by a Green Minister.”
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