{"id":1850,"date":"2024-08-26T06:37:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T10:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2024-08-26T06:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T10:37:27","slug":"scotland-launches-consultation-on-25p-charge-for-single-use-cups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1850","title":{"rendered":"Scotland launches consultation on 25p charge for single-use cups\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The proposed 25p fee aims to reduce waste and littering in Scotland. Credit: patpitchaya. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on the proposed 25p charge for single-use disposable beverage cups.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The initiative is part of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill, unanimously approved by the parliament in June this year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bill aims to reduce consumption and environmental harm by introducing a minimum charge for single-use items. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The consultation, open until 14 November 2024, seeks input on various aspects of the proposed charge, including its level, scope, and impact on businesses and consumers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move aligns with Scotland\u2019s strategic aim to reduce and reuse, with a commitment to implement the charge by the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Single-use disposable beverage cup usage in Scotland has surged, with an estimated 388.7 million used in 2021-22, leading to 5,400mt of waste annually.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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