Scottish government to update recycling scheme

The transcript discusses the concept of deposit refund schemes as a recycling incentive, highlighting its success in Europe and potential introduction in Scotland. It reveals Coca-Cola's internal resistance to such schemes despite public support for recycling. The document also covers interactions between the Scottish government and the drinks industry, including lobbying efforts against the deposit refund scheme. The debate centers on the potential costs and benefits of the scheme, with Coca-Cola and other companies expressing concerns about its impact on business and existing recycling initiatives.

What is the primary purpose of a deposit refund scheme for drinks containers?

• To increase the price of drinks

• To incentivize recycling by offering refunds

• To promote the sale of plastic bottles

• To reduce the production of drinks

How does Coca-Cola publicly present its stance on recycling initiatives?

• They support recovery and recycling of packaging

• They oppose all recycling efforts

• They ignore recycling issues

• They only focus on reducing production

What did Coca-Cola's internal document reveal about their approach to deposit systems?

• They are neutral about deposit systems

• They fully support deposit systems

• They plan to fight back against deposit systems

• They have no opinion on deposit systems

What concern did the drinks industry express about the deposit refund scheme?

• It would increase recycling rates

• It would have no impact on the industry

• It would cause expense and inconvenience to consumers

• It would decrease the price of drinks

What is the current recycling situation in Scotland according to the transcript?

• 80% of households have doorstep recycling

• Recycling is mandatory for all households

• All recycling is done at central locations

• Recycling is not available in Scotland