Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 54508

Glass: Deposit Return Schemes

Tabled: 22 May 2025

Answered: 6 June 2025

Question

Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to include glass in the deposit return scheme from 2027.

Answer

Mary Creagh

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England will include single-use drinks containers from 150ml to 3 litres. Materials included are polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, steel, and aluminium drink containers In England, Northern ...

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