Apr 25th, 2024
2 mins
Please see below an important announcement published today from Defra:
Today (25 April 2024), the UK government announced an update on the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers (DRS), setting out next steps and our commitment to deliver this important project.
Following feedback from industry and discussions with the devolved administrations, we can now confirm the Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers will be introduced in October 2027.
In line with this announcement, we have also published a UK wide – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales policy statement confirming the alignment across the UK on the following policy areas – joint registration, reporting, labelling, reciprocal returns, deposit level, minimum container size, and low volume products.
Additionally, the UK government has published a statement on glass drinks containers.
Please take time to read through the announcements and publications.
Join our webinar to find out more
We will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday 30 April 2024, 11.00am-12.30pm, to share further details about the DRS policy. To join the session, please register here.
