Deposit return scheme - gateway review: final report

Review Team finds that a fully functioning and compliant DRS cannot be in operation for the revised August 2023 schedule. [redacted] The Review Team believes that a 'softer' approach to DRS implementation should be pursued but further urgent activity would be required to consider, assess and agree this possibility.

The Review Team found a solid verbal commitment from all parties that a DRS is the ‘the right thing to do’; therefore, the Review suggests that SG should remain resolute, keeping its eye on the longer-term and central benefits identified for the Programme – these are still achievable.