Select Committee · Environmental Audit Committee
Next steps for deposit return schemes
Status: Closed
Opened: 12 Feb 2021
Closed: 30 Nov 2021
Inquiry scope
The Environmental Audit Committee is examining how deposit return schemes for drinks containers might be introduced so as to increase the proportion of such packaging which is recycled and to reduce the environmental damage from littering.Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2021 |
Panel 1; Panel 2
Chris Preston · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
James Lowman · Association of Convenience Stores,
Jim Fox · Coca Cola Partners GB,
Maddy Haughton-Boakes · CPRE,
Rebecca Pow MP · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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| 17 Mar 2021 |
Panel 1; Panel 2
Dr Nick Kirk · British Glass,
Lee Marshall · LARAC (The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee),
Martin Curtois · Veolia,
Mr Barry Turner · British Plastics Federation (BPF),
Mr Rick Hindley · Alupro,
Samantha Harding · Reloop
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Preston · Deputy Director for Waste and Resources | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Dr Nick Kirk · Technical Director | British Glass | 1 |
| James Lowman · Chief Executive | Association of Convenience Stores | 1 |
| Jim Fox · Head of Public Affairs | Coca Cola Partners GB | 1 |
| Lee Marshall · CEO | LARAC (The Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee) | 1 |
| Maddy Haughton-Boakes · Campaigns Manager | CPRE | 1 |
| Martin Curtois · External Affairs Director | Veolia | 1 |
| Mr Barry Turner · Director of Plastic & Flexible Packaging | British Plastics Federation (BPF) | 1 |
| Mr Rick Hindley · Executive Director | Alupro | 1 |
| Rebecca Pow MP · Parliamentary Under Secretary of State | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 1 |
| Samantha Harding · Executive Director | Reloop | 1 |
Correspondence
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