Drink company giants Coca-Cola and Red Bull are among a growing list of firms looking to claim millions of pounds in compensation after the collapse of Scotland’s controversial deposit return scheme
Soft drinks giants Coca-Cola and Red Bull are among a growing list of firms looking to claim millions of pounds in compensation after the collapse of Scotland’s controversial deposit return scheme, Sky News understands.
The Scottish government's recycling plans, which would have seen shoppers pay an extra 20p on single-use bottles and cans, has beenThe drinks industry had invested millions of pounds preparing to begin operations in March 2024, despite many arguing it would have imposed potentially fatal costs on their businesses.
Some senior figures also raised concerns the scheme would have created a trade barrier between Scotland and the rest of the UK.system on the UK government, after Downing Street ruled it could only go ahead without glass bottles included in it. With similar schemes in the rest of the UK not due to come into effect until 2025, the Scottish government sought an exemption from the Internal Market Act - which regulates trade in the different parts of the UK following Brexit.
Sky News understands the British Soft Drinks Association, which represents Coca-Cola, Irn-Bru makers AG Barr and Britvic, will be looking to claim compensation for the"millions wasted" on preparing for a bespoke Scottish system which is not going ahead.
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