
The UK Government has reversed plans to introduce mandatory takeback schemes for single-use cups, citing high costs and limited environmental benefits. The decision affects businesses that supply drinks in fibre-based composite cups across all four nations.
Analysis showed the scheme would cost £52 million to implement while achieving minimal environmental improvements, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
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