CE-Hub, 2023
Introduction of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
2021, DEFRA
This consultation asked for opinions on DEFRA’s proposals to introduce a deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
By creating a deposit return scheme, DEFRA wants to increase the recycling rate of drinks containers and reduce littering. DEFRA argues that introducing such a scheme will help change consumer behaviour to encourage higher levels of drinks container recycling.
DEFRA asked for views on:
- how a deposit return scheme will operate
- scheme scope and design
- implementation timelines
- scheme enforcement
Introduction of a deposit return scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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Climbing up the circularity ladder? – A mixed-methods analysis of circular economy in business practice
2021, Stumpf , Schöggl & Baumgartner
