For some people, recycling can become something of a religion, but residents of Milton in north Glasgow have taken that a step further and are building an entire church out of recycled materials.
They hope to make use of 12 shipping containers to form the structure, two tonnes of aluminium cans for walls and furniture, 500 worn car tyres for the foundations, straw bales for insulation and lots of timber pallets, old roofing tiles and scaffolding planks.
“We are creating our new building ourselves – one can, one tyre, one straw bale at a time”, said Reverend Christopher Rowe. He maintains that people love the idea that beer cans can be used to make a church: “I think they find something ironic and rather amusing about it.”
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.