scheme. But in February 2017, the drinks company unexpectedly announced its support for a deposit-return program in Scotland, and in a statement to the Independent, Coca-Cola UK stated: "We have embarked on a major review of our sustainable packaging strategy to understand what role we can play in unlocking the full potential of a circular economy in Great Britain." On 5 September 2017, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that a deposit-system would be implemented as a means to tackle the rising tide of waste. In March 2020 it was announced that the launch date would be delayed to July 2022. Wales As of March 2018, Welsh ministers are working on a plan to introduce a deposit return scheme. See also Reverse vending machine Waste hierarchy Explanatory notes References External links Container Recycling Institute - Bottle Bill Resource Guide Deposit System Administration Dansk Retursystem A/S - operator of the Danish deposit and return system (in Danish and English) Norsk Resirk - operator of the Norwegian deposit and return system (in Norwegian and English) Waste legislation Recycling Containers Reuse Packaging