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Despite the pandemic, 2020 was an incredibly busy year for Reloop, one marked by transformation and growth. Check out the video below for a quick recap on what we did this year, and what we have planned for 2021. To explore the content at your own pace, view the PREZI here.

15 December 2020 – Reloop released today a new report showing that deposit return systems (DRS) are increasingly being chosen by governments to tackle the growing global crisis of plastic pollution and waste. Our research shows that by the end of 2020, 291 million people will have access to a DRS for one-way beverage containers,…

In our last webinar of 2020, on December 9th Reloop Platform gathered top European experts on DRS to address questions arising in many European countries that are about to implement deposits for beverage containers. The webinar consisted of three sessions, in which system operators, producers and communication experts shared their knowledge and expertise on the…

Political and public interest in the potential of reusable packaging to improve how we manage our resources is growing steadily around the world. Life cycle analysis (LCA) is often used to measure what positive or negative impact this packaging would have, both economically and environmentally. Our study, undertaken by the University of Utrecht, analyses the…

Deposit return systems – we know the ‘why’, it’s time to learn ‘how’ Join us for Reloop’s final webinar of 2020, where a panel of international experts will explore some of the central issues around how to introduce a successful deposit system, over 3 sessions: System implementation Operations and logistics Engaging the public Wednesday…

Based on the official data, 81% of beverage cans, 62% of glass bottles and 43% of plastic bottles are currently collected in Poland. Implementing a deposit system for beverage containers would help to increase the tonnage of recyclables from beverage containers by 180,000 tons. In total, a DRS for one-way beverage containers has the potential…

Building on our success in Europe and the Pacific Region, Reloop is proud to announce that we’ve officially expanded into North America. Reloop Americas will initially cover Canada and the U.S.A., with possible expansion into Latin America in the future. Our entry into North America will provide a much needed experienced and knowledge voice on…

Reloop has invited world class experts to share their experiences in the area of the cost-efficient and sustainable management of packaging waste. A kick off webinar took place on August 27th and focused on plastics’ recyclability as well as EPR guidelines. During the webinar, the Nordic eco-design guidelines were presented. The Nordic expertise has given…

A new public opinion poll, performed by Research Affairs, a Vienna-based market research company, has found there is a high level of public support for the introduction of a deposit return system (DRS) for beverage containers in Austria. To read a summary of the opinion poll findings (available in English), click here. You can also…

Sustainable waste management is an important part of the transition to a circular economy. With the objective to minimize the negative impacts on the environment and at the same time close the loop for recyclable materials, many countries have decided to implement a deposit system for beverage containers. Such a system involves many significant changes…

Reloop’s 2020 Year in Review

Global Deposit Book 2020

WEBINAR: Deposit return systems – we know the ‘why’, it’s time to learn ‘how’

Reusable vs Single-Use Packaging: A Review of Environmental Impacts

Upcoming Webinar on DRS: We know the ‘why’, it’s time to learn ‘how’

Webinar on DRS legal & organizational framework

Reloop Launches North American Division

What makes plastic packaging optimal for recycling and how much will producers pay for waste management?

Latest public opinion poll on DRS

Deposits for Beverage Containers: Setting the System Framework Through Legislation