The UK government could issue a conditional agreement permitting Scotland to pilot a UK-wide scheme.
Other conditions are likely to include standardising the deposit charge, bar codes and labelling across the UK.
The deposit return scheme, aimed at increasing the number of single-use drinks bottles and cans that are recycled, was due to begin in August.Under the new scheme, 20p will be added to the price of a single-use drinks container, which will be refunded to people who return it to a retailer or hospitality premises that offer single-use products.
The Internal Market Act was brought in after Brexit in a bid to ensure smooth trade across the different nations of the UK.Lorna Slater urged Westminster to "do the right thing" and allow the scheme to go ahead Asked if she would compensate businesses if the scheme failed, Lorna Slater said that was a hypothetical question because she remained committed to delivering the scheme next March.
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