Deposit return systems: UK perspective
In this short film, produced with Marine Conservation Society, we find out what the UK can learn from deposit systems in Europe.
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UK Government response acknowledging the economic and environmental benefits of the UK’s planned deposit system
This letter from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Nature responds to Reloop’s correspondence to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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Letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Economic Benefits of a UK Deposit Return Scheme
Reloop wrote to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to welcome the planned introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland from October 2027.
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UK parliamentary debate briefing on deposit return scheme
Reloop's parliamentary debate briefing, which highlights the critical role of modern deposit return systems.
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Response from UK Prime Minister to letter on deposit return system
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed a letter from various businesses, public bodies, and NGOs, including Reloop, urging the prompt implementation of a deposit return scheme.
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Youth Ocean Network call for Deposit Return Scheme in UK
We liaised with the Marine Conservation Societies' Youth Ocean Network to showcase why young people and volunteers are calling for a UK-wide deposit return scheme.
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Joint letter to UK Prime Minister urging Deposit Return Scheme roll-out.
Reloop has joined a group of environmental organisations, manufacturers, and retailers in writing to Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to urge the swift implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the country.
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Delivering deposit return schemes during this Parliament
Following the general election in July 2024, Reloop has written to all Members of the UK Parliament to highlight the importance of keeping legislation for a deposit return scheme on track.
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Public opinion research on a deposit return system in Great Britain
Overview of Reloop’s recent polling in Great Britain showing that seven out of 10 people support the introduction of a deposit return system/
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Delivering an Ambitious Deposit Return Scheme in Wales
Recording of a webinar on the importance of deposit return systems for Wales hearing from international practitioners about successful schemes elsewhere in Europe.