Having a common approach will ensure we have a best-in class system in place – and is the only way we will improve the circular economy and cut litter." Carol Robert, Chief Operating Officer, Suntory Beverage & Food Great Britain and Ireland: "The rest of Europe has moved with the times to create a circular economy for drinks containers, so it's only right that the stopwatch starts again in the UK's race to build an effective Deposit Return Scheme. As well as long term benefits such as reduced litter and increased recycling rates, a DRS is also a critical step for businesses, and the UK, to achieve net zero. We've seen a positive start for Ireland's DRS and it is now essential that we work on an interoperable UK-wide approach with detailed, prescriptive and consistent DRS regulations. SBF GB&I has been poised on the starting line and we're ready to give our full backing to make DRS a reality and a contributor to our goal of achieving 100% sustainable packaging by 2030."