First Minister Humza Yousaf announced on Tuesday that it would be delayed until March.
The company due to administer Scotland's deposit return scheme was not informed in advance of First Minister Humza Yousaf's decision to delay it until March next year.
"So instead of disposing empty containers in the hedgerows or even a campsite, they're brought back to return points.Scottish deposit return scheme delayed until March The DRS is aimed at increasing the number of single-use drinks bottle and cans that are recycled. It involves customers paying a 20p deposit on drinks in cans and bottles which will be paid back when the containers are returned.
And there have been concerns that thousands of firms could end up being forced out of the Scottish market, and that many products will disappear from the shelves. He acknowledged that the scheme had led to concerns among many in the business community, but said he remained committed to the deposit return scheme "as a way to increase recycling, reduce litter and help achieve our net zero ambitions".
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