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<p>Defra has been developing proposals for a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks
containers using further evidence and ongoing engagement with stakeholders. As part
of this work, we have conducted further cost benefit analysis on the inclusion of
glass in a DRS. The interim findings demonstrate that the inclusion of glass in the
long term has a higher value than not including glass, given the potential for increased
collection and recycling rates and the resulting greater reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions.</p><p> </p><p>Officials have also continued to meet with the glass industry
on several occasions to discuss the inclusion of glass in a DRS. British Glass is
a member of our DRS Industry Working Group and sits on Defra’s Packaging and Collections
Working Group which provides input on the department’s collections and packaging reforms.</p><p>
</p><p>An Impact Assessment will be published alongside the second consultation which
is due to be published shortly, which assesses the costs and benefits of a DRS, including
the costs to business and the expected impact a DRS will have on recycling rates.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government’s commitment to introducing a DRS is part of its commitments
to reform producer responsibility systems to incentivise producers to take greater
responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products.</p>
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