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Industry gives warm welcome to the operator of UK’s DRS scheme

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The warm welcome to the appointment of an operator for the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic and metal drinks containers has continued this week, as those involved in the recycling industry digested the news. Among the enthusiasts about the appointment of the UK…

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