Pubs are facing increased costs for disposing of glass bottles due to new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules, potentially adding £60 million in expenses, equivalent to around 5,000 jobs. These regulations categorise glass packaging sold in pubs as household waste, despite being managed under commercial waste. As a result, suppliers may transfer these costs to...
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