Flat rate charge could have "unintended consequences"

In May, the Scottish government announced that some plastic beverage bottles, cans and glass would be subject to a 20p levy.

 Recycling body for aluminium packaging Alupro argues that the flat rate charge could have "unintended consequences."

 The Scottish government said a flat rate had the simplicity benefit that could improve the scheme's take-up.

Secretary of the Environment Roseanna Cu....