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Published by The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Report on the proposed draft Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020
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Published: Tuesday 10 Dec 2019 (ECCLRS052019R12)
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Introduction
Background
Policy objectives
What the regulations do
Enforcement
Financial impacts
Equality impacts
Sustainable development and national outcomes
Delegated Powers and Law Reform (DPLR) Committee consideration
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform (ECCLR) Committee consideration
Evidence
Engagement
Key themes emerging from the evidence
Objectives and purpose of the Scheme
Scope – materials
Introduction
Issues
Setting scope – principles and criteria
Inclusion of glass
Evidence base
Alternative proposals
Consequences of inclusion
Support for the inclusion of glass
Management of glass across Europe
Inclusion of aluminium
Exclusion of cartons, pouches, and HDPE plastic
Provisions for review
Size of bottles
Scope – retailers/return points
Introduction
Issues
Small retailers
Exemptions
Community based solutions
Application to online sales
Handling fees
Manual returns
Non-domestic business rates
Consumer participation
Level of deposit
Introduction
Issues
Public view
Industry view
Unintended impacts – materials switching
Unintended impacts – upsizing
Criteria for setting the level
VAT on the deposit
Operational impacts and costs
Introduction
Issues
Supply chain
Small scale producers
Producer fees
Wholesale and distribution
Identifying DRS containers
Interaction with existing infrastructure and need for new infrastructure
Environmental impacts
Introduction
Issues
Proposed capture targets
Litter
Carbon impacts
Donating deposits
Consumer and social impacts or risks
Introduction
Issues
Accessibility/community engagement
Implications for Local Authorities
Introduction
Issues
Impact on materials
Impact on recycling rates
Impact on waste management contracts and infrastructure
Positive impacts and opportunities
Geographical or regional differences
Further evidence
Wider waste policy context
Introduction
Issues
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and other resource policy measures
Interaction with the existing Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system
A UK-wide scheme or interoperability across UK
Capacity of UK recycling and reprocessing infrastructure
Governance and administration of the Scheme
Introduction
Issues
Establishing the Scheme Administrator
Scheme Administrator functions and powers
Dispute resolution
Enforcement
Fraud prevention
Sanctions
The funding model
The proposed time-frame
Introduction
Issues
Further issues raised
Free movement of goods
ECHR rights
Communication, information and education
Annexe A - Public Engagement for Proposed Deposit Return Scheme
Summary
Audience Engagement
Workshops
Western Isles, 18 September in the Old School House, West Tarbert
Tenant Participation Advisory Service, 27 September at the Scottish Parliament
Learning Disability Alliance Scotland, 22 October 2019 at their premises in Edinburgh.
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General Views Expressed
Specific Views Expressed
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Annexe B - Minutes of Meetings
Annexe C - Written submissions
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