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The Key Announcements in the Published Response

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	==The Key Announcements in the Published Response==		==The Key Announcements in the Published Response==
	* Containers in scope from 50ml to 3 ~~liters~~ (the 'All-in' approach) across [[wikipedia:England\|England]], [[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]		* Containers in scope from 50ml to 3 litres (the 'All-in' approach) across [[wikipedia:England\|England]], [[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]
	* Container types in England and Northern Ireland to include [[PET (1)\|PET]] bottles, [[Metal\|steel]] and [[Metal\|aluminium]] cans.		* Container types in England and Northern Ireland to include [[PET (1)\|PET]] bottles, [[Metal\|steel]] and [[Metal\|aluminium]] cans.
	* In Wales the same types as England and Northern Ireland, but to also include [[glass]] bottles.		* In Wales the same types as England and Northern Ireland, but to also include [[glass]] bottles.

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	[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]		[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]
	On 20 January 2023, [[DEFRA]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government\|Welsh Government]] and [[DAERA]] published a Government response to a second consultation exercise held in 2022 proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in [[wikipedia:England\|England]],[[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1130296/DRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf</ref>. The proposal is to implement the regulations by the end of 2023, with a commencement date by 1st October 2025 (although this is acknowledged as a stretching target date and a comment by the Environment Secretary in March 2024 suggested it would be unrealistic before 2027<ref>[https://~~www~~.~~mrw.co~~.uk/~~news~~/~~environment~~-~~secretary~~-~~says-drs-unrealistic-before-2027-26-03-2024~~/?eea=EEA&eea=Y3pSOGJOdFFNTkw2MERxVHkyWGptYkY4WXR2QzZNVzRaWGJUR0RRNFVIdz0%3D&utm_source=acs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FABS_MRW_EDI_SUBS_Daily_26032024&deliveryName=DM222900 MRW Article 26th March 2024]</ref>). [[wikipedia:Scotland\|Scotland]] are to announce their scheme to align with the rest of the UK in due course.		On 20 January 2023, [[DEFRA]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government\|Welsh Government]] and [[DAERA]] published a Government response to a second consultation exercise held in 2022 proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in [[wikipedia:England\|England]],[[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1130296/DRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf</ref>. The proposal is to implement the regulations by the end of 2023, with a commencement date by 1st October 2025 (although this was acknowledged as a stretching target date and a comment by the Environment Secretary in March 2024 suggested it would be unrealistic before 2027 - which was confirmed in a statement made on 25th April 2024 with a move to an October 2027 start date<ref>https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-04-25/hcws427</ref>). [[wikipedia:Scotland\|Scotland]] are to announce their scheme to align with the rest of the UK in due course.

	The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.		The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.

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	[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]		[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]
	On 20 January 2023, [[DEFRA]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government\|Welsh Government]] and [[DAERA]] published a Government response to a second consultation exercise held in 2022 proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in [[wikipedia:England\|England]],[[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1130296/DRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf</ref>. The proposal is to implement the regulations by the end of 2023, with a commencement date by 1st October 2025 (although this is acknowledged as a stretching target date). [[wikipedia:Scotland\|Scotland]] are to announce their scheme to align with the rest of the UK in due course.		On 20 January 2023, [[DEFRA]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government\|Welsh Government]] and [[DAERA]] published a Government response to a second consultation exercise held in 2022 proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in [[wikipedia:England\|England]],[[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1130296/DRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf</ref>. The proposal is to implement the regulations by the end of 2023, with a commencement date by 1st October 2025 (although this is acknowledged as a stretching target date and a comment by the Environment Secretary in March 2024 suggested it would be unrealistic before 2027<ref>[https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/environment-secretary-says-drs-unrealistic-before-2027-26-03-2024/?eea=EEA&eea=Y3pSOGJOdFFNTkw2MERxVHkyWGptYkY4WXR2QzZNVzRaWGJUR0RRNFVIdz0%3D&utm_source=acs&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FABS_MRW_EDI_SUBS_Daily_26032024&deliveryName=DM222900 MRW Article 26th March 2024]</ref>). [[wikipedia:Scotland\|Scotland]] are to announce their scheme to align with the rest of the UK in due course.

	The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.		The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.

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	[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]		[[Category: Legislation & Policy]][[Category:Economics]]
	On ~~18 February 2019~~, [[DEFRA]] published a consultation proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in England, ~~in conjunction with the devolved administration in~~ Wales and [[~~DAERA~~]] in ~~Northern Ireland~~.		On 20 January 2023, [[DEFRA]], the [[Welsh Assembly Government\|Welsh Government]] and [[DAERA]] published a Government response to a second consultation exercise held in 2022 proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in [[wikipedia:England\|England]],[[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1130296/DRS_Government_response_Jan_2023.pdf</ref>. The proposal is to implement the regulations by the end of 2023, with a commencement date by 1st October 2025 (although this is acknowledged as a stretching target date). [[wikipedia:Scotland\|Scotland]] are to announce their scheme to align with the rest of the UK in due course.

	The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers ~~- glass bottles, plastic bottles and cans -~~ with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.		The proposal is to focus the [[DRS]] on drinks containers with a deposit paid when a drinks container is purchased which is then redeemed when the consumer returns their empty drinks container to a designated return point. This has proven successful in other countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Germany, and the objective is to increase recycling and reduce the littering of drinks containers included in the scheme. <ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/introducing-a-deposit-return-scheme-drs-for-drinks-containers-bottles-and-cans \| Link to ,GOV.UK website]</ref>.

			==The Key Announcements in the Published Response==
			* Containers in scope from 50ml to 3 liters (the 'All-in' approach) across [[wikipedia:England\|England]], [[wikipedia:Wales\| Wales]] and [[wikipedia:Northern Ireland\|Northern Ireland]]
			* Container types in England and Northern Ireland to include [[PET (1)\|PET]] bottles, [[Metal\|steel]] and [[Metal\|aluminium]] cans.
			* In Wales the same types as England and Northern Ireland, but to also include [[glass]] bottles.
			* A collection target of 90% is to be set in the regulation for delivery within 3 years of the operation of the scheme (and a minimum of 85%).
			* Deposit levels to be set by a [[Deposit Management Organisation]] or [[DMO]] (yet to be appointed) which will also manage funds from a combination of revenue from the material it collects and sells to reprocessors, producer registration fees and unredeemed deposits.
			* Retailers selling 'in scope' containers will be obliged to host a return point, with exemption applications to the [[DMO]].
			* [[Local Authority\|Local Authorities]] will be able to take part in the [[DRS]] by separating out containers and redeeming the deposit on them.

			==First Stage Consultation Response==
	The first stage consultation responses were published in July 2019<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/826853/drs-consult-sum-resp1.pdf</ref> and the next steps were set out in August 2019 to:		The first stage consultation responses were published in July 2019<ref>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/826853/drs-consult-sum-resp1.pdf</ref> and the next steps were set out in August 2019 to:

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	The second stage consultation opened in March 2021 and closed on 4 June 2021, having been delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref> ~~but it is presently unclear as to whether the implementation will be delayed by a year.~~		==The Second Stage Consultation Approach==
			The second stage consultation opened in March 2021 and closed on 4 June 2021, having been delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref>.
	In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).

	~~This consultation is running in parallel with the~~ [[~~Extended Producer Responsibility~~]] ~~and [[Consistency~~ in ~~Recycling Collections in England]]~~<ref>[https://~~consult~~.~~defra~~.~~gov.uk~~/~~environmental~~-~~quality~~/~~consultation-on~~-~~consistency~~-in-~~household~~-~~and~~-~~busin~~/ ~~Consultation~~ on ~~Consistency in Household and Business Collection]~~</ref>~~consultations~~.		In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref>. However, it was then announced on the 7th June 2023 that this was to be delayed to align with the scheme of the rest of the UK<ref>https://depositreturnscheme.zerowastescotland.org.uk/</ref>.

	~~== Consultation Response ==~~		This consultation ran in parallel with the [[Extended Producer Responsibility]] and [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]]<ref>[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-consistency-in-household-and-busin/ Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Collection]</ref>consultations.
	~~It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by~~ the ~~end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy director for resources and waste at~~ [[~~DEFRA~~]] ~~said at~~ [[~~RWM Exhibition\|RWM~~]] ~~the way forward will be published "later this year or early next"~~ <ref>~~LetsRecycle,~~ https://~~www~~.~~letsrecycle~~.~~com~~/~~news~~/~~defra-could-publish-~~consultation-~~responses~~-~~next-year, Published September 23rd 2021/</ref>. In March 2022 it was reported<ref>https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/~~consistency-~~and~~-~~drs~~-~~responses~~-~~delayed~~/</ref> ~~that it is now likely to be delayed beyond early May 2022~~.

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	== Consultation Response ==		== Consultation Response ==
	It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by the end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy director for resources and waste at [[DEFRA]] said at [[RWM Exhibition\|RWM]] the way forward will be published "later this year or early next" <ref>LetsRecycle, https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/defra-could-publish-consultation-responses-next-year, Published September 23rd 2021/</ref>		It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by the end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy director for resources and waste at [[DEFRA]] said at [[RWM Exhibition\|RWM]] the way forward will be published "later this year or early next" <ref>LetsRecycle, https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/defra-could-publish-consultation-responses-next-year, Published September 23rd 2021/</ref>. In March 2022 it was reported<ref>https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/consistency-and-drs-responses-delayed/</ref> that it is now likely to be delayed beyond early May 2022.

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	This consultation is running in parallel with the [[Extended Producer Responsibility]] and [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]]<ref>[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-consistency-in-household-and-busin/ Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Collection]</ref>consultations.		This consultation is running in parallel with the [[Extended Producer Responsibility]] and [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]]<ref>[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-consistency-in-household-and-busin/ Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Collection]</ref>consultations.

			== Consultation Response ==
			It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by the end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the deputy director for resources and waste at [[DEFRA]] said at [[RWM Exhibition\|RWM]] the way forward will be published "later this year or early next" <ref>LetsRecycle, https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/defra-could-publish-consultation-responses-next-year, Published September 23rd 2021/</ref>

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BabarKing at 12:01, 20 September 2021

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	# Following the second consultation, introduce a [[DRS]] from 2023		# Following the second consultation, introduce a [[DRS]] from 2023

	The second stage consultation opened in March 2021 and closed on 4 June 2021, having been delayed as a result of the pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref> but it is presently unclear as to whether the implementation will be delayed by a year.		The second stage consultation opened in March 2021 and closed on 4 June 2021, having been delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref> but it is presently unclear as to whether the implementation will be delayed by a year.

	In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).		In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).

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	On 18 February 2019, [[DEFRA]] published a consultation proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in England, in conjunction with the devolved administration in Wales and [[DAERA]] in Northern Ireland.		On 18 February 2019, [[DEFRA]] published a consultation proposing the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in England, in conjunction with the devolved administration in Wales and [[DAERA]] in Northern Ireland.

Northern Chick: Amendments to text on second consultation.

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Amendments to text on second consultation.

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	# Following the second consultation, introduce a [[DRS]] from 2023		# Following the second consultation, introduce a [[DRS]] from 2023

	~~It appears that the~~ second stage consultation ~~is now set for early~~ 2021, delayed as a result of the pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref> but it is presently unclear as to whether the implementation will be delayed by a year.		The second stage consultation opened in March 2021 and closed on 4 June 2021, having been delayed as a result of the pandemic<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/policy-consultations-set-for-new-year/ Letsrecycle Article July 2020]</ref> but it is presently unclear as to whether the implementation will be delayed by a year.

	In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).		In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).

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	In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).		In Scotland a [[DRS]] scheme was approved by the Scottish Parliament on the 13th May 2020 for implementation in March 2022<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/deposit-return-approved-by-scottish-parliament/ Letsrecycle Article May 2020]</ref> comprising an 'all in' model (i.e. all sizes of drinks containers) covering plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles with a flat rate deposit of 20 pence (£0.20).

	This consultation is running in parallel with the [[Consistency in Collections]] and ~~[[Extended Producer Responsibility]~~] consultations.		This consultation is running in parallel with the [[Extended Producer Responsibility]] and [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]]<ref>[https://consult.defra.gov.uk/environmental-quality/consultation-on-consistency-in-household-and-busin/ Consultation on Consistency in Household and Business Collection]</ref>consultations.

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