'It is absolutely vital we act now': Michael Gove to confirm plans for national Deposit Return Scheme

James Murray
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'Reverse vending machines' on the cards as Environment Secretary announces government will consult on and then launch a national deposit return scheme

A national deposit return scheme (DRS) covering plastic bottles, glass bottles, and drinks cans could be introduced in England, under plans to be announced today by Environment Secretary Michael Gove....

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