Bottle Return Scheme

CRC – Carbon Reduction Commitment abolished – 2016 Budget

George Osborne yesterday announced a series of changes to Producer Responsibility Regulations which will be welcomed by business in the UK. Plastic Packaging Recycling target confirmed at 49%, reduced by 3% from original target with a 2% annual increase until 2020 Glass Packaging Recycling target flat at 77% with a 1% annual increase through to 80%. Carbon Reduction Commitment is to be abolished with the revenue lost from CRC...

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends  – AG Barr

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends Soft drinks manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced its 110-year-old deposit return scheme for glass bottles, including Irn-Bru, will close after a reduction in customers using the scheme. The firm said its scheme to offer customers a cash exchange saw 90% of its bottles (pictured) returned to retailers in the early 90s, but this has now dropped to 50%. Barr has instructed retailers to continue...