Emma Mykytyn An extra 25p for single-use cups?
New plans have been outlined which could mean people in Scotland could be charged an extra 25p if they buy drinks in a single use cup.
Ministers have launched a consultation on whether businesses should be required to add an additional charge for single use cups.
It would be similar to the current charges in place for single-use carrier bags, and encourage the use of reusable cups.
Gillian Martin MSP, Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy said: “We want to build on the success of the single use carrier bag charge introduced in 2014 – it demonstrated that a charge can raise awareness, change behaviour and promote responsible consumption.
“A charge for single-use disposable beverage cups will therefore be modelled on this approach, where appropriate, as it will be familiar and has been shown to be effective.”
