Glass and the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
APRS has always campaigned for an "all-in" deposit return which includes glass. This briefing gives a run-down of the rationale for including glass in the scheme and some pointers for how this will work specifically for hospitality.
Deposit Return and Hospitality
Hospitality businesses where drinks are either consumed on the premises or taken away for off-site consumption will see an immediate financial benefit from deposit return. In addition, decreases in litter will make Scotland more appealing to tourists. This will provide a much needed boost for an industry that has been hard hit in recent years, while improving the environment for Scottish residents and visitors alike
NGO Letter to Secretary of State for Scotland
Dear Secretary of State, We, the undersigned organisations, have the support of well over 500,000 members, supporters and volunteers across
Deposit Return: the facts
Published March 7th 2023 Deposit return has become a topic of considerable discussion over the last few months. Here are
LINK letter to Minister and Chief Planner on Hilltracks
This letter from Scottish Environment LINK, which APRS contributed to, was sent to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth and the Chief Planner to ask that Hilltracks be considered in the review of Permitted Development Rights.
Public Support for a Deposit Return Scheme
This briefing details the public support for deposit return in Scotland. Over the last 4 years of work in schools, with organisations such as Scouts and Rotary and in partnership with venues and charities we have been engaging with all demographics who are experiencing the impact of litter in their communities, on roads, on beaches, in rivers and in the countryside. They are excited about deposit return coming to Scotland and the opportunities redeeming discarded deposit items, could bring to them personally.
Consultation Response: Future of National Parks 2022
SCNP & APRS Response to NatureScot Consultation on ‘the Future of National Parks in Scotland’ 29 November 2022
Consultations and Briefings 2020-22
29/11/22 The Future of National Parks in ScotlandAPRS and SCNP response to NatureScot consultation 31/03/22 Draft National Planning Framework 4APRS
Green Belt Campaigning 2020-22
Our responses, policies and statements on topics relevant to APRS's aims