21 Sep 2022 --- Scotland will implement a deposit return scheme (DRS) on August 16, 2023 that will differ from the rest of the UK. While the Scottish system may be effective in limiting single-use waste, beverage manufacturers fear it will significantly increase prices. From unclear parameters, producers are now left guessing the costs they will soon face.A DRS adds extra costs to certain products – typically on plastic bottles – to encourage buyers to return them and reduce material usage and waste.
