Lorna Slater4 days agoCourt throws out £50m claim over failed bottle return schemeWaste firm Biffa claimed it invested heavily after being given assurances about the recycling scheme only to see it collapse a year later.4 days ago1 Nov 2025Sabotage, betrayal, secrecy... and recyclingHow a £50m court case over Scotland's deposit return scheme turned into a political blockbuster.1 Nov 202528 Oct 2025Jack 'undermined' recycling scheme, Slater saysThe Scottish government is being sued for more than £50m over the collapse of its deposit return initiative. 28 Oct 202524 Oct 2025Slater claims 'no reason' to expect UK to block recycling schemeWaste firm Biffa said Lorna Slater should have been up front about the risk posed by the internal market rules to the failed deposit return scheme. 24 Oct 202523 Oct 2025Civil servant denies 'half truths' over recycling scheme risksThe Scottish government sent a letter to Biffa speaking of "unwavering" commitment to launch the scheme, without mentioning risks.23 Oct 202522 Oct 2025Recycling scheme boss felt 'betrayed' by governmentDavid Harris says material facts about the deposit return scheme were kept from Circularity Scotland.22 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Slater gave 'guarantee' on bottle return scheme, court toldA waste management firm is suing the Scottish government over the collapse of the flagship recycling initiative.21 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Why is the government being sued for £170m over a recycling scheme?A waste management firm has launched legal action over a beleaguered bottle return plan.21 Oct 202529 Aug 2025Greer and Mackay elected as Scottish Greens co-leadersThe contest follows Patrick Harvie's decision to stand down as co-leader after 17 years in the role. 29 Aug 2025...
