Circularity Scotland

🟢 Scotland’s controversial new cash-back bottle recycling scheme would prevent around 160,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions being released into the atmosphere each year if it was to go ahead as proposed, according to official calculations. scotsman.com/news/environme…

NEWS | Biffa strongly calls for Scottish DRS to proceed as planned Cancelling or significantly delaying Scotland’s DRS would send a “seismic and detrimental signal” to businesses involved, Biffa CEO Michael Topham has told the first minister. circularonline.co.uk/news/biffa-str…

Waste management firm ⁦@Biffa⁩ urges FM ⁦@HumzaYousaf⁩ not to scrap deposit return Letter warns of “seismic and detrimental signal” that would be sent to business if scheme does not go ahead as planned, albeit without glass

"We are absolutely ready to launch in March 2024 – even if glass is not included". Circularity Scotland CEO David Harris and MSP @1edmountain discussed the #DepositReturnScheme on @BBCRadio4Today. Listen from 1:52👉 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… #drs #recycling

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🫁 The air we breathe. 🍲 The food we eat. 🚰 The water we drink. 🌆 The environment we live in. 🔥 Climate change, plastic pollution, hazardous chemicals & natural habitats destruction. ⬇️ Our health depends on a healthy environment 🌍🌱

It's #WorldEnvironmentDay and a reminder that small actions make a big impact on our #planet 🌍 #Recycling is the best option for plastics (where reuse and refill is not an option) giving it the best chance of a new life 💚 bit.ly/RecycleNowPlas… #BeatPlasticPollution @UNEP

We all need to be minimising plastics where we can and, for those we do need, making sure we can make them last. So, this #WorldEnvironmentDay let's all take action by considering how we can avoid single-use products (plastic or not). #PlasticPollution #LetsDoNetZero

We were shocked at this picture. 📍Holyrood Road, in Edinburgh. About 500m from the @ScotParl This clearly shows the extent of littering problems in areas and why we should all work towards a Deposit Return Scheme that includes glass / encourages everyone to recycle♻️

💚 We love this idea 💚 On the 1st of the month pick up even #JustOne piece of litter and encourage others to do the same.

Really excellent to get along to @TOMRACollection site in Livingston today who are developing and manufacturing reverse vending machines. Their global expertise in nations all around the world who have deposit return schemes is crucial. So grateful to them for all they do!♻️❤️

Thank you to @Dunne4Ludlow for addressing the Tidy Britain APPG yesterday with expert recommendations from @CommonsEAC review. We are glad to have your support for glass to be included in #DepositReturnScheme.

Really interesting to hear David Harris from Circularity Scotland speak about Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme. #DRS

♻️ What a video from @glencoebhoy ♻️ Goes on to say these are all collected from a local drinking spot 🤯

Scotland's deposit return scheme will collect 1.5 billion bottles and cans every year, which would otherwise have been littered, landfilled or incinerated. @RishiSunak we need to support this scheme and work towards a cleaner and more sustainable environment #ReturnToRishi

Great visiting @TOMRACollection to check out some of the Reverse Vending Machine models that will take our empties when the #DepositReturnScheme launches - including the wee T9 and the bigger R1.👇 #DRS

The @ScotGrocersFed has reaffirmed its commitment to Scotland's #drs. @PeteCheema said “SGF will continue to work proactively with Circularity Scotland and the Scottish Government to ensure a successful launch of the scheme in March 2024.” More: ➡️tinyurl.com/y2rnmyjp

APRS and @KeepBritainTidy are urging @RishiSunak to ‘step up’ and include glass in England's deposit return scheme. standard.co.uk/news/politics/…

We are delighted to be launching TWO SGF retailer guides at today's event, on two crucial issues for convenience retail. Pick up your copy today, or online at the link below. 👐📖 1. Deposit Return Scheme 🍾 2 Vaping Regulations & Compliance 🏪 ow.ly/RtlN50OqPqC

The United Nations' @UNEP estimates that government promotion of reuse options like refillable bottle systems or deposit return schemes could reduce 30% of plastic waste by 2040. Read👇 reuters.com/business/envir… #DRS #DepositReturnScheme

Craft drinks producers and pubs that provide off-sales are among those that will benefit from changes to Scotland’s #DepositReturnScheme regulations. The amended regulations are subject to Scottish Parliament approval. Read more ➡️ blogs.gov.scot/rural-environm…… #DRS