Scotland could offer cash for empty drinks bottles in latest recycling push

Jessica Shankleman
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But packaging industry opposes plans for refundable cash deposit for bottles and cans, calling for voluntary measures instead

The Scottish government is looking to follow Germany, Sweden and Norway by asking people to pay up to 20 pence extra when they buy a drink, which could be refunded when they return the bottle or can for...

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