West Lothian shoppers will have to pay a 20p deposit when they pick up their favourite drink in a bottle or can in a bid to boost recycling.
The extra cost announced yesterday by the Scottish Government will cover aluminium and steel cans as well as plastic and glass drinks bottles.
But, unlike the old glass bottle deposit, this will be a national attempt to cover nearly all alcoholic and soft drinks containers within three years.
And the upfront cost of multipacks will rise further because the deposit applies to individual bottles.
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The scheme was announced yesterday by the Scottish Government and has been welcomed by green groups and campaigners.
Industry bodies for smaller shops and businesses have warned they will be hardest hit by the changes.
Concern was also raised that the up-front cost will also hit people on lower incomes.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “There is a global climate emergency and people across Scotland have been calling, rightly, for more ambition to tackle it and safeguard our planet for future generations.”
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All shops selling drinks in relevant containers between 5ml and three litres will have to offer a deposit refund to customers. Smaller retailers can choose over-the-counter refunds or install 'reverse' vending machines.
Pubs and restaurants where drinks are sold for consumption on site will pay the deposit but can decide whether to pass it on to the consumer.
Unredeemed deposits will be channelled back to help fund the not-for-profit operator.
Draft legislation to make the scheme law in Scotland will be published later this year. The system, the first in the UK, is expected to be in place in 2021.
Environmental groups said the move will have a dramatic impact on litter around Scotland’s coastline.
