Scotland's Deposit-Return Scheme Collapses, Leaving 60 Workers in Difficult Position

Opposition parties called on the Scottish Greens co-leader to resign as the government's circular economy minister, while a UK government spokesman stated that the decision to exclude glass was made after the drinks industry raised concerns and that the Scottish government decided not to proceed with the scheme.

The future of Circularity Scotland was thrown into doubt when the Scottish government announced the DRS delay, which came after the UK government agreed to grant an exemption to internal market rules but only if the scheme excluded glass.

Despite the chief executive's claim that there was no reason why the Scottish scheme could not go ahead as planned, glass recycling was not included, causing widespread concern among many Scottish businesses.

It has been reported that workers have not been paid a full month's wages, but Ms Slater stated that staff had been paid for the work they have done and offered support from the government's redundancy support service.

The deposit return scheme (DRS) in Scotland has been the subject of a dispute between the Scottish and UK governments.

The Scottish government claims that the DRS has been scuppered by conditions set by UK counterparts, but opponents say that this is an excuse to cover up the fact that the plans were unworkable.

The dispute has resulted in the closure of the DRS, which has caused job losses at the company set up to run the scheme.

The Scottish minister in charge of the DRS, Roseanna Cunningham, survived a vote of no confidence over her handling of the DRS, but could face sanction for breaking the party whip.

The Scottish Conservatives have called for her to resign, claiming that she is responsible for the collapse of the DRS and the loss of jobs and investment.