The Welsh Conservatives have warned that the Welsh Government's decision to go it alone and include glass in a Deposit Return Scheme risks undermining the whole scheme.
Welsh Conservatives today led a debate calling for Wales to align with the rest of the UK to deliver a simpler, more affordable scheme that reduces litter without imposing unnecessary costs on businesses and consumers.
Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, said:
"Wales has one of the highest recycling rates in the world and 92% of household glass is already recycled.
"While we support the principle of a Deposit Return Scheme, by failing to work with the rest of the UK, the Welsh Government is creating unnecessary costs, bureaucracy and uncertainty for Welsh businesses.
“Small retailers, manufacturers, breweries and drinks producers have repeatedly warned that this approach risks higher prices, reduced consumer choice and even products being withdrawn in Wales.
"With just over a year until the proposed launch, there is still no operational infrastructure in Wales, so businesses can’t prepare for the changes.
"The Welsh Conservatives support a practical and lower-cost Deposit Return Scheme that aligns with the rest of the UK to protect the environment and support economic growth."
