The drinks recycling scheme is scheduled to begin on 16 August after being pushed back several times - but retailers warn that shoppers could face higher prices
“Unless the Scottish Government and its partners can deliver a complete operational blueprint by the end of February, covering the key information retailers need to deliver the necessary infrastructure for DRS to succeed, we do not believe the scheme can launch successfully in mid-August.”
“Customers will also face the consequence of retailers having to simplify their offering to attempt to be compliant, which is likely to mean reduced choice and potentially higher prices.”
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