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ACS welcomes Scottish guidance on drinks container return scheme

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The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed modifications and guidance published by the Scottish government about the introduction of the deposit return scheme (DRS). The guidance published today (4 November) simplifies the process of applying for an exemption from the scheme. While this does not change the eligibility criteria for an exemption itself, it …

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