The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed a letter from various businesses, public bodies, and NGOs, including Reloop, urging the prompt implementation of a deposit return scheme.
Region: UK and Ireland
Reloop has a very specific focus in the UK and Ireland – working to support the introduction of deposit systems for beverage containers across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
We liaised with the Marine Conservation Societies’ Youth Ocean Network to showcase why young people and volunteers are calling for a UK-wide deposit return scheme.
Joint letter to the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, urging the Government to accelerate the Deposit Return Scheme.
Reloop has joined a group of environmental organisations, manufacturers, and retailers in writing to Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to urge the swift implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the country.
Following the general election in July 2024, Reloop has written to all Members of the UK Parliament to highlight the importance of keeping legislation for a deposit return scheme on track.
Polling shows that seven out of 10 people in Great Britain support the introduction of a deposit return system.
Overview of Reloop’s recent polling in Great Britain showing that seven out of 10 people support the introduction of a deposit return system/
Reloop hosted an event at the Senedd to discuss the Welsh Government’s intention to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that includes PET bottles, metal cans, and glass bottles.
Recording of a webinar on the importance of deposit return systems for Wales hearing from international practitioners about successful schemes elsewhere in Europe.