Wales's glass deposit return scheme could face £300 million fraud, industry warns

Industry groups warn Wales's plan to include glass in its deposit return scheme risks significant fraud and higher consumer prices. The coalition of businesses argues that a separate glass scheme in Wales, unlike other UK nations, will increase costs and could lead to up to £300 million in fraud due to differing regulations. They urge the Welsh government to appoint a scheme administrator quickly to avoid missing the October 2027 launch date and disrupt existing successful recycling systems.