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IBA members remain frustrated at lack of progress on national harmonisation of Container Deposit Schemes

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22 January 2025

Earlier today, the IBA sent an open letter to all of the Environment Ministers and Chairs and CEO’s of Environmental Protection Agencies seeking an update on the progress towards National Harmonisation.

As set out in the letter, the commitment was made in 2021 by the Heads of EPAs (HEPA) and yet no meaningful progress has been achieved.


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