Deposit Return Archives - Reloop Platform

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Join us for the second webinar in Reloop’s Deep Dive into European DRS series, as we explore the deposit return systems (DRS) in Iceland and Finland. In each of these two countries, single-use plastic, metal, and glass beverage containers are covered by the system, and a single entity is responsible for system operation. We are…

Variable- and flat-rate deposits: What’s the difference?

When it comes to the design of a new #DepositReturnSystem (DRS) one of the key topics of debate is whether the system should adopt a flat-rate (sometimes called ‘fixed-rate) or variable deposit fee. In a flat-rate DRS, all drinks containers – regardless of beverage type, volume, or container material – are subject to the same…

New Reloop fact sheet summarises latest beverage container return rates

One of the main reasons for the growth of DRSs worldwide is their proven effectiveness at attaining high recycling rates; international experience consistently shows that drinks container recycling rates are significantly higher in jurisdictions with DRS than those without. In Europe, most countries with DRSs in place achieve recycling rates above 90%, diverting significant quantities…

New fact sheet on Digital DRS

As more jurisdictions consider introducing deposit legislation over the next few years, stakeholders are wondering whether a deposit return system (DRS) that employs a unique digital-coding approach (referred to commonly as ‘digital DRS’ or ‘DDRS’) should be considered instead of, or at least in addition to, a traditional scheme that uses reverse vending machines and…

Reloop analysis shows high level of public support for deposit return

As governments continue to consider deposit return systems (DRS) and implement legislation in their own jurisdictions, they will be happy to know that research shows that public support for these systems is high. New laws receive much public fervour, and most respondents to public opinion polls support expansion of existing deposit laws. This fact sheet…

Reloop’s 2022 Year in Review

It’s that time of year! As 2022 draws to a close, we wanted to share some of our highlights with you. From welcoming a new Director and launching Reloop France et Francophonie, to launching a new microsite in North America and publishing our ground-breaking Target 90 analysis, check out our Year in Review 2022 to…

European Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste

Today, the European Commission has published its long-awaited revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This represents a very positive first step towards a Europe-wide circular economy, and could go a long way in reducing plastic pollution, scaling up reuse, and avoiding single-use packaging. In light of this new policy development, Reloop has…

Coalition letter in support of PPWR

Reloop pulled together a coalition in EU which supports the overall direction and ambition of the Commission´s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal. We rely on the ordinary legislative process—a democratic process—and urge the European Commission to submit its proposal to the Council and the European Parliament on 30 November as planned so that the…

Global Deposit Book 2022

Global Deposit Book 2022 Our new report, Global Deposit Book 2022: An Overview of Deposit Return Systems for Single-Use Beverage Containers, provides a comprehensive summary of over 50 deposit systems that are currently in place—as well as those scheduled to be implemented by the end of this year—in Europe, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, Africa,…

Aotearoa/ New Zealand Consumer Polling – Container Return Scheme. Briefing

Reloop commissioned Kantar/Consumer Link in Aotearoa/New Zealand to undertake consumer research polling regarding the New Zealand Government’s proposal to introduce a beverage container return scheme (CRS). The survey found that New Zealand consumers are overwhelmingly in favor of the Government’s proposal to introduce a CRS for the recycling of beverage containers. Most consumers indicated a preference…