Governments confirm postponement of DRS until 2027
Defra and Devolved Administrations confirm heads of terms for interoperable yet separate container deposit return schemes
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Defra and Devolved Administrations confirm heads of terms for interoperable yet separate container deposit return schemes
Recycling firms and environmental campaigners have criticised the Government over its decision to delay packaging reforms again.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme – ...
Defra said the delay will give the industry and local authorities more time to prepare but other stakeholders say the sector is ready.
Defra has looked to clarify why it made the decision to delay payments for extended producer responsibility (EPR) by a year to October 2025.
The UK government's ambitious plans to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging are facing significant hurdles.