The Welsh government has reaffirmed its commitment to including glass in its deposit return scheme, following its delay until October 2027.
Wales’ deposit return scheme (DRS) will include PET plastic, aluminium, steel, and glass. The Welsh government said excluding glass could lead to producers switching to less environmentally friendly materials and make the glass sector less competitive.
The Welsh government agreed to delay the implementation of DRS in Wales in line with the other nations so that the UK schemes will be brought in at the same time in October 2027. Last week, Recycling Minister Robbie Moore confirmed the UK government had delayed England’s DRS.
In a written statement, Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, said industry now needs to begin preparations for the scheme “at pace”.
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