Scotland: Minister launches a deposit scheme for plastic bottles to curb litter

Ministers are under growing pressure to curb the plastic bottle menace after Scotland announced a new deposit scheme. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said a deposit and return scheme, to encourage the public to return empty bottles, would be introduced to slash waste. The announcement sparked calls for a similar scheme for the rest of the UK. Former Tory chairman Grant Shapps yesterday urged the government to follow suit. This summer, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said a deposit and return scheme was a ‘great idea’ but he wants to ensure it works properly before guaranteeing he will introduce a similar programme. The research was carried out by scientists from the University of Minnesota for an investigation by Orb Media. Results were publi Scotland: Minister launches a deposit scheme for plastic bottles to curb litter
Ministers are under growing pressure to curb the plastic bottle menace after Scotland announced a new deposit scheme. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said a deposit and return scheme, to encourage the public to return empty bottles, would be introduced to slash waste. The announcement sparked calls for a similar scheme for the rest of the UK. Former Tory chairman Grant Shapps yesterday urged the government to follow suit. This summer, Environment Secretary Michael Gove satists tested 159 samples from across the world, including regions such as Uganda, Ecuador and Indonesia.