Deposit return scheme consultation: analysis of responses

Analysis of reponses to the deposit return scheme for Scotland consultation.


Annex 4: Detail of organisational responses (Q1 and Q8)

Question 1: Breakdown of responses by organisation type

Table A4.1: Q1 – Which of the options do you prefer? Organisations only, by organisation type

  ALL materials listed* ALL materials listed EXCEPT HDPE containers ALL materials listed EXCEPT cartons and disposable cups PET plastic containers, metal cans and glass containers PET plastic containers and metal cans PET plastic containers only  Total
Organisation type n n n n n n n
Public sector organisations 1 9 3 1 6 2 22
Food and drink producers 1 3 –  3 9 3 19
Charities 11 5 –  1 –   – 17
Retailers –  –  1 2 11 4 18
Recycling / waste mgmt. orgs –  1 1 1 7 5 15
Packaging manufacturers –  4 –  1 2 4 11
Community bodies 3 3   1   2 9
Environmental consultancies 2 1 2   1  – 6
Hospitality and restaurant trade  1 1 –  1  –  3 6
DRS companies 3  –  1  –   –   –  4
Other organisations 6 1   1 1  –  9
Total organisations (n) 28 28 8 12 37 23 136
% organisations 21% 21% 6% 9% 27% 17% 100%

* PET plastic containers, metal cans, glass containers, HDPE plastic containers, cartons, disposable cups.

Question 8: Breakdown of responses by organisation type

Table A4.2: Q8 – Are there any product categories that should be excluded from the scheme?

Product category Ready to drink (soft) Soft mixer products  Bottled water Fruit / veg juice Dairy All distilled spirits, ABV > 30% All fermented alcohol products All other alcohol, ABV < 30% All other drinks
Respondent type n n n n n n n n n
Public sector organisations 1 9 1 2 10 10 10 10 2
Food and drink producers 1   1 5 10 4 5 4 4
Charities                  
Retailers       6 12 3 2 3  
Recycling / waste mgmt orgs   2     8 3 3 3 1
Packaging manufacturers 1 1 1 2 7 1 1 1 1
Community bodies   1     1       2
Environmental consultancies         1        
Hospitality and restaurant trade          2 2 3 2  
DRS companies         1 1 1 1  
Other organisations         2        
Total organisations 3 13 3 15 54 24 25 24 10
Total individuals 29 30 33 46 90 61 48 48 72
Total (organisations and individuals) 32 43 36 61 144 85 73 72 82

Contact

Email: Tim Chant DRSinScotland@gov.scot

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