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Government and industry collaboration vital for DRS, says Biffa

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Parliament approved wide-ranging legislation this week to establish a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland following a House of Commons debate. The scheme, set to launch in October 2027, will require consumers to pay a deposit when purchasing drinks in plastic…

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