Tag: Zero Waste Scotland
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Vaping ban in debate
A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.
Single-use plastic ban is in force
NEW laws outlawing the use of certain single-use plastic cutlery, plates and food and drink containers have come into force.
Charging on with cup fee
SINGLE-use food and drink containers are high on the agenda again at Holyrood, following the announcement that disposable coffee cups could soon carry a mandatory charge.
Save waste and win
ZERO Waste Scotland has thrown down the food waste gauntlet, challenging food and drink businesses to create recipes using items that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Scots in dark on food waste
AS world leaders arrived in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change conference, Zero Waste Scotland revealed consumers are unaware of food waste’s impact on climate change.
Getting ready for new plastic rules
The increase in takeaway operations has driven a rise in the use of single-use items related to serving and eating food. These single-use items cannot be recycled and so end up as waste
Lidl launches a DRS trial
DISCOUNTER Lidl GB has launched a deposit return scheme (DRS) trial at selected stores, ahead of the launch of DRS in Scotland next summer.
Zero Waste Scotland launches food waste matchmaker
Tackling waste during a crisis
All waste is a waste of cash
Value can be found in food leftovers
Administrating a scheme
DRS programme manager David Barnes on the road ahead
Public backing for glass in DRS
Four in five Scottish consumers say glass should be included in a deposit return scheme (DRS) – a new survey has revealed .
Everything included in Scotland’s DRS
No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Opinion split on DRS
Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward
The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...
The next steps for Scottish DRS
With the Scottish Government consultation now closed ZWS boss Iain Gulland shares his views on deposit return
It’s time to have your say on DRS
RETAILERS have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of DRS via an open consultation seeking views on a range of options for...
