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Private firm running Scotland's bottle return scheme expects to make £57m a year

Circularity Scotland’s business model relies on people not bothering to return some glass and plastic for a 20p refund.

Daily Record

SNP MSP launches furious attack on 'sleekit' deposit return scheme as pressure mounts on Lorna Slater

Greens minister Lorna Slater was accused of having "completely failed for the second week running to answer relevant, pertinent, vital questions" on the deposit return scheme.

Daily Record

Scottish Government requests UK internal market exemption for deposit return scheme

Scottish ministers formally requested exemption in a meeting with their UK Government counterparts on Monday.

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Stirling firm hits out at "nightmare" bottle return scheme as sign-up deadline passes

The scheme has been widely criticised by hospitality chiefs.

Daily Record

Alister Jack should resign for 'misleading' MPs on Deposit Return Scheme, claim SNP and Greens

The Scottish Secretary's claims that the Holyrood government has failed to ask for a special exemption required under UK law have been contested.

Daily Record

Scottish Secretary Jack accused of trying to ‘sabotage’ deposit return scheme

Lorna Slater, the circular economy minister, hit out at Alister Jack – while Green and SNP MSPs called for him to be sacked.

The Independent UK

Lorna Slater accused of 'desperate spinning' as small firms fail to register for deposit return scheme

Fewer than 700 drinks producers registered for the Scottish Government's flagship recycling scheme by the March 1 deadline despite officials expecting 4,500 sign-ups.

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Producers responsible for 95% of Scottish drinks containers 'now registered' for DRS

Today also marks the opening of registration for recycling return point operators

Insider UK

Nicola Sturgeon urges firms to sign up for Deposit Return Scheme amid calls for delay

THE First Minister has urged businesses to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as the minister in charge stresses that it is “on…

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf: It would be foolish to abandon SNP’s progressive agenda

The SNP leadership contender said he would use his first budget to expand free childcare provision.

The Independent UK

Lorna Slater tells Kate Forbes to call helpline as Scottish Government splits over deposit return scheme

The controversial deposit return scheme has been opposed by dozens of businesses and could be scrapped if Kate Forbes becomes the next First Minister.

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Deposit Return Scheme will cause ‘economic carnage’ for businesses - Forbes

UK Environment Minister warns the scheme could result in 'booze cruises' to England and argued for a UK-wide approach

Insider UK

UK Government could block Scotland's deposit return scheme over trade concerns

Companies are required to register for the scheme by Wednesday ahead of its planned launch on August 16 this year.

Daily Record

Small producers 'could get year's grace period' from Deposit Return Scheme

Meanwhile, Scottish tourism body challenges next first minister to halt potential drinks advertising ban

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Humza Yousaf says he is 'only candidate who can ensure SNP-Green deal continues'

Yousaf has said he is the only candidate running in the SNP leadership race who can ensure the powersharing deal with the Scottish Greens continues.

The Independent UK

Humza Yousaf says only he can keep the SNP in majority government at Holyrood

The current Scottish Health Secretary insisted he would be able to maintain the power-sharing deal the SNP has with the Greens.

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes will 'pause' Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme if made first minister

KATE Forbes has said she would roll back on Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme, which is set to come into force later this year, if she becomes…

Insider UK

Minister challenged over Deposit Return Scheme contract

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater was grilled by opposition MSPs

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The National (Scotland)

Tories say deposit return scheme 'benefits American hedge fund'

MINISTERS have been accused of putting US financiers ahead of Scottish businesses as it emerged a key contract in a new scheme was awarded to an…

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater has the perfect response to Jordan Peterson's 'toxic' jibe

LORNA Slater has found herself jousting one of the world's most controversial commentators ...

Insider UK

Circularity Scotland announces £22 million support package for drinks producers

Up front charges removed for lower sales volumes, alongside improved payment terms for lower sales volumes

Insider UK

Trade associations unite against alcohol advertising ban

Meanwhile, Conservatives warn of business 'armageddon' should the Deposit Return Scheme go ahead as planned

The National (Scotland)

Jordan Peterson launches attack on Scottish Greens over National column

RIGHT-WING professor Jordan Peterson has said Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater is “toxically feminine” in response to an article she wrote…

The National (Scotland)

Further delay to Deposit Return Scheme would be ‘frankly unbearable’, say campaigners

ENVIRONMENTAL campaignrs have warned the Scottish Government that any further delay to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens slam campaign of 'misinformation' about Deposit Return Scheme

THE Scottish Greens have said that it is “deeply regrettable” to see other MSPs “spreading misinformation and panic” about the Deposit…

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