A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later this year. Such a scheme has been long called for by Alliance member the CPRE, amongst others, and will improve the appearance and setting of the historic environment. The consultation will look at the details of how such a scheme would work, alongside other measures to increase recycling rates.
The Government has also increased the maximum on-the-spot fine for littering and graffiti from £80 to £150. For the first time, local authorities can also use these littering penalties against vehicle owners if it can be proved litter was thrown from their car.