With one year to go until Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live, scheme administrator Circularity Scotland is calling on producers, retailers and hospitality venues across Scotland to begin preparing.

The goal is to ensure that 90% of drinks containers are recycled, with every business that makes or sells drinks in single use glass or plastic bottles or cans set to be impacted.

Circularity Scotland was set up by industry and is responsible for developing and operating the infrastructure to collect drinks containers from all parts of the country.

Formal registration with the scheme will open in December and producers and those who will operate return points across Scotland are being encouraged to sign up now.

The announcement follows survey results which show that 38% of businesses were not aware of the proposed scheme, while 40% believe it will have a negative impact their business.

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