Businesses and consumers in Inverclyde have only a few days left to share their views on a plan to introduce a charge on all single-use drinks cups in Scotland.

The consultation proposes introducing a charge of around 25p on all single-use cups for both hot and cold drinks, with a small number of exceptions for settings like schools.

The Scottish Government consultation on introducing a charge on single-use cups closes on November 13, and Zero Waste Scotland is urging any businesses and organisations keen to have their say on this important circular economy policy to do so before it closes.

Zero Waste Scotland says 380 million single use cups are used in Scotland every year, which is the equivalent of 71 cups per person per year – one of the highest rates compared to nations in the European Union.

Zero Waste Scotland survey data shows more than half of people in Scotland (56 per cent) think more needs to be done to tackle single-use items and back additional measures such as bans or charges to reduce single-use waste, while 74 per cent said a charge would encourage them to use a reusable cup more.

The consultation on charging for single use disposable beverage cups is at consult.gov.scot.