Rural and Environment

  • Deposit return scheme – changes laid in parliament for approval

    17th May 2023 by

    Craft drinks producers and pubs that provide off-sales are among those that will benefit from changes to Scotland’s deposit return scheme regulations. The amended regulations, which are subject to the approval of the Scottish Parliament, will make it easier for drinks producers and retailers to prepare for the scheme, while making sure the environmental benefits...

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  • In the news: Beach clean

    28th November 2019 by

    You may have seen in the media today (Guardian, BBC) that the Marine Conservation Society has released the results of its most recent Great British Beach Clean. In Scotland, the results show it was another record-breaking year, with more beach cleans taking place and more volunteers getting involved than ever before. The survey found that 7,669 kg of litter was removed from the Scottish coastline as a result of their efforts.

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  • In the news: Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

    12th November 2019 by

    You may have seen in the news today that the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform committee is taking evidence on Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme. Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “We continue to make progress with plans to implement our ambitious Deposit Return Scheme as part of our response to the global climate emergency. “A...

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