Single use cups charge consultation opens

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An extra 25p for single-use cups?

New plans have been outlined which could mean people in Scotland could be charged an extra 25p if they buy drinks in a single use cup.

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Ministers have launched a consultation on whether businesses should be required to add an additional charge for single use cups.

It would be similar to the current charges in place for single-use carrier bags, and encourage the use of reusable cups.

Gillian Martin MSP, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy said: “We want to build on the success of the single use carrier bag charge introduced in 2014 – it demonstrated that a charge can raise awareness, change behaviour and promote responsible consumption.

“A charge for single-use disposable beverage cups will therefore be modelled on this approach, where appropriate, as it will be familiar and has been shown to be effective.”

 

Click here to read the full consultation document.

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