Bottle return scheme criticised by drinks producers

They want the scheme rethought-- saying they're already struggling with Covid, Brexit and energy costs

As world leaders meet in Egypt for COP27 — seeking global solutions to the climate crisis, here in Scotland there’s a further threat to the long-delayed bottle and can deposit return scheme.

Its postponed launch – which should now be next summer – will see people getting money back when they return bottles and cans.

But, some drink producers and retailers say the costs and paperwork are too much.

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