New legislation that could bring in charges for single-use coffee cups, as well as fines for those who "deliberately contaminate" recycling, has been passed by Holyrood.
She said these would be used to deal with "repeat persistent offenders", insisting it was "not for the people who want to do the right thing and have made a mistake". Other parts of the Bill could result in charges being brought in for single-use items such as coffee cups, while car and van drivers could be fined if anyone is caught littering from their vehicle.
Ms Slater, who had been circular economy minister when the Greens were still in the Scottish Government, said the Bill enabled ministers to introduce measures such as charges on single-use items.
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