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Lorna Slater

David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.

Government was warned deposit return scheme launch could not be delivered

Organisations from around Europe have written to Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater to show support for the Deposit Return Scheme.
Organisations from around Europe have written to Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater to show support for the Deposit Return Scheme.

Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme ‘has inspired campaigns around Europe’

The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty
The Channel island of Jersey has long been criticised by financial transparency campaigners. Picture: Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP/Getty

Revealed: Circularity Scotland CEO's ties to offshore tax haven firm

Scottish Green party co-leader Lorna Slater (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Scottish Green party co-leader Lorna Slater (Photo by Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Deposit Return Scheme: Lorna Slater vows to ‘persist’ with contentious plan

Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Co-leader of the Scottish Green Party Patrick Harvie at the 2023 Scottish Green Party Spring conference (Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP leadership: Greens’ clearest signal yet they wouldn’t work with Kate Forbes

Lorna Slater
Lorna Slater

SNP-Green deal 'would end if Kate Forbes pushed ahead with key pledge'

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.
The sale of Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has fallen through after a multi-millionaire businessman withdrew his interest. PIC: Creative Commons.

Millionaire pulls out of buying island castle - and blames government minister

The late Professor Stephen Hawking made clear that climate change could become an existential threat (Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
The late Professor Stephen Hawking made clear that climate change could become an existential threat (Picture: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

All political parties need a serious plan on climate change – Scotsman comment

The Scottish Government has committed hundreds of millions of pounds to land restoration projects, causing land prices to rise (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
The Scottish Government has committed hundreds of millions of pounds to land restoration projects, causing land prices to rise (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

'Land restoration' pot of gold for greenwashing speculators must be questioned

Fergus Ewing, now a backbench MSP, furiously attacked the deposit return scheme.
Fergus Ewing, now a backbench MSP, furiously attacked the deposit return scheme.

Businesses 'misled, duped, and deceived' around deposit return scheme

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he will step down as Deputy First Minister (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he will step down as Deputy First Minister (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Why are top-tier SNP people stepping away?

Seven out of 10 Scots support the introduction of deposit return on drink bottles and cans in Scotland, a new poll has found.
Seven out of 10 Scots support the introduction of deposit return on drink bottles and cans in Scotland, a new poll has found.

Seven out of 10 Scots support deposit return scheme, survey finds

Circular economy minister Lorna Slater. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA
Circular economy minister Lorna Slater. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Slater confirms Sturgeon letter to PM and has 'confidence' in DRS launch

The plans for the deposit return scheme have become embroiled in controversy.
The plans for the deposit return scheme have become embroiled in controversy.

Fallout over deposit return scheme deepens as just one in six producers sign up

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's ministers have faced increasing questions about a key wind statistic.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's ministers have faced increasing questions about a key wind statistic.

Two ministers told to resign over misleading parliament around wind statistic

Circular economy Lorna Slater has failed to provide answers around the deposit return scheme (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)
Circular economy Lorna Slater has failed to provide answers around the deposit return scheme (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland's deposit return scheme doomed without public confidence

The deposit return scheme is causing concern among business.
The deposit return scheme is causing concern among business.

No ban for producers who fail to sign up to DRS, says Yousaf

Lorna Slater said it would be “absolutely a kick in the teeth to industry” to delay the controversial initiative, which is due to start in August.
Lorna Slater said it would be “absolutely a kick in the teeth to industry” to delay the controversial initiative, which is due to start in August.

Lorna Slater: No-one with credibility would delay deposit return scheme

Scotland's deposit return scheme is scheduled to go live in August, but the intiaitive has been beset by controversy. Picture: Jonathan Pow
Scotland's deposit return scheme is scheduled to go live in August, but the intiaitive has been beset by controversy. Picture: Jonathan Pow

Scottish ministers could face legal action if deposit return scheme blocked

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes during a visit to the Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore, part of her Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes during a visit to the Cairngorm Brewery in Aviemore, part of her Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Forbes says deposit return scheme will cause 'economic carnage' for businesses

Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images
Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images

"This whole situation has imploded” - Scottish businesses react to DRS news

The UK Government is set to block Scotland’s upcoming bottle deposit return scheme according to reports.
The UK Government is set to block Scotland’s upcoming bottle deposit return scheme according to reports.

Westminster set to block upcoming deposit return scheme

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to go live in August. Picture: PA Wire
Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to go live in August. Picture: PA Wire

Problems mounting for Scotland's deposit return scheme

Circularity minister Lorna Slater said the deposit return scheme will "definitely" go ahead. Picture: PA
Circularity minister Lorna Slater said the deposit return scheme will "definitely" go ahead. Picture: PA

Deposit return scheme in disarray as Kate Forbes threatens to scrap initiative

Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images
Most critics don't disagree with the aim of the deposit return scheme for bottles and cans, but it needs to be workable. Picture: George Frey/Getty Images

Circularity Scotland announces £22 million support for drinks producers

A pilot scheme for Scotland's delayed deposit return system in Orkney
A pilot scheme for Scotland's delayed deposit return system in Orkney

MSPs warn Sturgeon bringing in deposit return scheme in August 'reckless'

If reverse vending machines are anything to go by, the infrastructure is not in place for the Deposits Return Scheme, writes Stephen Mcilkenny
If reverse vending machines are anything to go by, the infrastructure is not in place for the Deposits Return Scheme, writes Stephen Mcilkenny

If the deposit return scheme is to be a success, the infrastructure must match

Lorna Slater has defended the government's deposit return scheme.
Lorna Slater has defended the government's deposit return scheme.

Critics of deposit return scheme accused of 'opportunistic political attacks'

Scottish Green party co-leader Lorna Slater in the main chamber at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
Scottish Green party co-leader Lorna Slater in the main chamber at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Analysis: Why Lorna Slater's no show on DRS was not good enough

“Lessons will be learned” is not so much a cliche of the Sturgeon administration as its motto writes Brian Monteith
“Lessons will be learned” is not so much a cliche of the Sturgeon administration as its motto writes Brian Monteith

Lessons are never learned as Sturgeon surges towards disaster - Brian Monteith

Nicola Sturgeon was challenged on the potential of the deposit return scheme becoming a "catastrophe" by a former cabinet colleague.
Nicola Sturgeon was challenged on the potential of the deposit return scheme becoming a "catastrophe" by a former cabinet colleague.

Ex-minister warns Sturgeon flagship recycling policy heading for 'catastrophe'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government has faced repeated questions on when it first knew a favoured wind energy statistic was inaccurate.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's government has faced repeated questions on when it first knew a favoured wind energy statistic was inaccurate.

Analysis: How the Scottish Government has obstructed over inaccurate wind figure

Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to be rolled out in August but it is facing widespread criticism from those in the hospitality and retail sectors. Picture: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty
Scotland's deposit return scheme is due to be rolled out in August but it is facing widespread criticism from those in the hospitality and retail sectors. Picture: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty

Deposit return scheme doomed to 'fail' without urgent action, retailers warn

Scotland's planned deposit return scheme for bottles, cans and other single-use containers appears to be in trouble (Picture: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images)
Scotland's planned deposit return scheme for bottles, cans and other single-use containers appears to be in trouble (Picture: Thomas Samson/AFP/Getty Images)

Deposit-return scheme shaping up to be latest Scottish Government fiasco

One of the baby beavers sniffs the air as it checks out its new territory -- beavers are considered beneficial for nature, helping to control flooding and boost biodiversity. Picture: Joshua Glavin/Beaver Trust
One of the baby beavers sniffs the air as it checks out its new territory -- beavers are considered beneficial for nature, helping to control flooding and boost biodiversity. Picture: Joshua Glavin/Beaver Trust

Watch: The lucky beaver family which dodged a death sentence

Liam Kerr, left, and Edward Mountain, right, both made points of order at the end of First Minister's Questions.
Liam Kerr, left, and Edward Mountain, right, both made points of order at the end of First Minister's Questions.

Ministers accused being 'uneconomical with the truth' to parliament

Michael Matheson MSP Net Zero and Energy Secretary appeared in front of MPs in Westminster
Michael Matheson MSP Net Zero and Energy Secretary appeared in front of MPs in Westminster

SNP minister lets slip he knew wind energy statistic was inaccurate

The River Ury, the Don’s main tributary, has been of particular concern.
The River Ury, the Don’s main tributary, has been of particular concern.

Hogweed deals struck across North East to stop invasive menace

Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie outside Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, during their party's Autumn conference in 2021.
Scottish Greens co-leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie outside Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, during their party's Autumn conference in 2021.

'De-facto' referendum is 'last ditch' attempt for indy - Scottish Green leaders

Hedgehogs are classed as vulnerable to extinction in Scotland, according to the Mammal Society (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)
Hedgehogs are classed as vulnerable to extinction in Scotland, according to the Mammal Society (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

The world has just taken a big step forward for protection of nature – on paper

Was Nicola Sturgeon unaware of a widely publicised demonstration taking place perhaps a mile from Bute House? asks reader (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/Getty Images)
Was Nicola Sturgeon unaware of a widely publicised demonstration taking place perhaps a mile from Bute House? asks reader (Picture: Jane Barlow/pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Hard to believe Sturgeon didn’t know of film stooshie

Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity
Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity

Brian Wilson: Slater finally bottles her bonkers deposit-return scheme

Temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy John Swinney delivers the Scottish Budget for 2023-24 to the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Andrew Cowan/Getty)
Temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy John Swinney delivers the Scottish Budget for 2023-24 to the Scottish Parliament (Picture: Andrew Cowan/Getty)

Readers' Letters: Government fails workers with new tax hikes

Lorna Slater has committed to launching the Deposit Return Scheme in August 2023.
Lorna Slater has committed to launching the Deposit Return Scheme in August 2023.

Ministers to scale back DRS plans to meet 'undeliverable' 2023 launch date

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been dragged into a row over the use of a misleading wind energy statistic by ministers.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been dragged into a row over the use of a misleading wind energy statistic by ministers.

FM's officials knew wind stat was wrong a month prior to admission by ministers

Tighter controls on deer numbers are among 26 priority actions in Scotland's new biodiversity strategy, which sets out plans for restoring nature and halting loss of species from now until 2045. Picture: Lorne Gill/NatureScot
Tighter controls on deer numbers are among 26 priority actions in Scotland's new biodiversity strategy, which sets out plans for restoring nature and halting loss of species from now until 2045. Picture: Lorne Gill/NatureScot

Biodiversity strategy sets out long-term plan to tackle nature emergency

An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
An aerial view of the former Woodhouse Colliery site where West Cumbria Mining (WCM) have been given approval to once again extract coal. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Why UK coal mine decision is worst kind of climate vandalism and hypocrisy

Researchers and volunteers at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have been monitoring more than 150 plant species to help understand how climate change is affecting their life cycles and ability to survive. Picture: RBGE
Researchers and volunteers at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh have been monitoring more than 150 plant species to help understand how climate change is affecting their life cycles and ability to survive. Picture: RBGE

Scottish researchers investigating climate change impacts of plants

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater, who has said unionist parties should have the "courage of their convictions" and call another vote on Scottish independence.
Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater, who has said unionist parties should have the "courage of their convictions" and call another vote on Scottish independence.

Unionists should have ‘courage of their convictions’ on Indyref2 – Lorna Slater

A small fortune in empties. Glasses and cans will come with a 20p refundable deposit from August next year (Picture: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images)
A small fortune in empties. Glasses and cans will come with a 20p refundable deposit from August next year (Picture: Kazuhiro Nogi/AFP via Getty Images)

Deposit-return scheme will be worthwhile if it cuts littering – Stephen Jardine

Activists continue to hand out leaflets with a debunked wind energy statistic
Activists continue to hand out leaflets with a debunked wind energy statistic

SNP continues to send leaflets with incorrect wind energy statistic

Scotland needs to “live up to our promises” and implement its deposit return scheme (DRS) as planned next year, campaigners have insisted.
Scotland needs to “live up to our promises” and implement its deposit return scheme (DRS) as planned next year, campaigners have insisted.

Scotland urged to ‘live up to promises’ on planned deposit return scheme

Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr raised a point of order.
Scottish Conservative MSP Liam Kerr raised a point of order.

Holyrood 'misled again' as ministers risk 'bringing it into disrepute'

Lorna Slater is facing accusations she misled the Scottish Parliament.
Lorna Slater is facing accusations she misled the Scottish Parliament.

Minister facing 'serious questions' over whether she misled Holyrood

Offshore wind is a huge potential market for Scotland, but the Scottish Government has admitted its estimate of the potential resource compared to Europe was wrong.
Offshore wind is a huge potential market for Scotland, but the Scottish Government has admitted its estimate of the potential resource compared to Europe was wrong.

Ministers only 'aware' wind energy statistic was false last week

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Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.
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The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy
The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy

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David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.
David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.

Government was warned deposit return scheme launch could not be delivered