Exclusive: Scottish ministers accused of giving in to lobbying as launch expected to be put back to 2023
The launch of the UK’s first bottle and can deposit scheme is expected to be delayed again, with Scottish ministers accused of giving in to lobbying from retailers and industry.
The scheme, in which shops in Scotland will be required to install recycling machines and charge a 20p deposit on every can and bottle, was due to be launched in July next year– three years after it was originally unveiled.
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