From:Packaging News

Richard Lochead MP (2nd right) with a group from Coca Cola 
enterprises at the Royal Highland show June 20th 2013.

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola has welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement to develop a charter to make it easier for people to recycle.

A household recycling charter is the key recommendation from the Zero Waste Taskforce, a joint initiative between Scottish Ministers and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).

Coca-Cola Enterprises has welcomed the decision, insisting it has long called for a more consistent approach by local authorities to recycling collection schemes.

“Having talked to our consumers about their attitudes to recycling, many are still not clear on what materials can be recycled, what materials are collected by their local authority, what the benefit of recycling is, and many say that schemes can be difficult to understand. This initiative should help make it easier for Scottish householders to recycle. The Scottish Government and COSLA should be congratulated for this positive step,” read a company statement.

The proposal is one of several aimed at boosting recycling in Scotland, and will focus on the design and operation of collection services as well as communication material.