The deposit return scheme was a sound idea that has sadly become a huge waste of money.
Yet again we have seen finances squandered by the Scottish Government on another delayed project. The flagship recycling initiative was put on hold yesterday for a fourth time following months of arguments between Holyrood and Westminster over how it should work.
Businesses who have already invested in preparation for the deposit return scheme will be counting the cost. Millions of taxpayers’ money has been spent on legislation that isn’t fit for purpose. A few individuals have also been handsomely paid by the public purse to deliver a project that now won’t start until 2025 at the earliest.
