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The Fed’s national vice president, Mo Razzaq, expressed deep sympathy for the 60 individuals who left their previous jobs to join Circularity Scotland and are now facing an uncertain future. Looking ahead, there is a strong case for centralizing a bottle and can return scheme for the entire UK. Fragmenting the system across the four nations may result in added complexity, bureaucracy, and costs for retailers, drinks producers, and consumers. These factors are likely to hinder our shared goal of developing a successful deposit return scheme that effectively addresses litter and waste, in addition to safeguarding our planet’s resources.

Moreover, it would be beneficial for Scotland to conduct a review of the strengths and weaknesses in its own deposit system planning. This assessment will enable us to collaboratively shape a stronger, more cohesive system for the UK as a whole. Additionally, conducting further research on successful systems implemented in other countries globally will provide valuable insights to inform our decision-making process.

During an interview with BBC Scotland on the 21st of June, Razzaq emphasized that retailers now face increasing uncertainty due to recent developments. Responding to the first minister’s statement suggesting that there may not be grounds for compensation, as the cancellation of the scheme was caused by the UK government, he expressed confusion. All our work has been in close collaboration with the Scottish government, and we have relied on their guidance throughout this process. They originally instructed us to prepare for the scheme’s launch in August this year but later announced a delay until March. As a result, our members had already made investments in machinery and allocated space in their businesses for the returns.

Lamenting the collapse of Circularity Scotland, circular economy minister Lorna Slater described it as a “disaster” for the company’s 60 dedicated workers. She further explained that the scheme had to be delayed until 2025 due to an “impossible position” forced upon her by the Westminster government.

Lastly, the chair of the Scottish National Investment Bank expressed his expectation of losing more than half of the £9m loan extended to Circularity Scotland. This unfortunate turn of events adds another layer of complexity to an already challenging situation.

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