Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has conducted a carbon lifecycle analysis for glass bottles in the scenario that they are (a) included in the proposed Deposit Return Scheme and (b) remain part of consistent household collections under Extended Producer Responsibility.

We consulted on proposals for a deposit return scheme for drinks containers and separately for consistent recycling collections in 2021. We are currently analysing the responses to these consultations and will publish responses in early 2022.