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UK DMO starts work on Deposit Return Scheme delivery

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UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has today (6 May) been announced as the operator of the new Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) for single-use plastic and metal drinks containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The appointment has been made by the UK government and…

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