As of September 2025, 59 jurisdictions have implemented a deposit return system (DRS) for single-use beverage containers, covering nearly 360 million people.
Momentum is building. By 2027, more than 70 jurisdictions are expected to be operating schemes, extending coverage to approximately 644 million people, representing a 79% increase in just two years. This growth is underpinned by sustained public backing.
Over 200 opinion polls conducted between 2003 and 2025 consistently report high levels of support for new, existing, and expanded deposit systems, giving governments added confidence to adopt them as a practical route to higher collection and recycling rates.
Our latest analysis builds on the 2024 fact sheet, compiling these findings and tracking policy rollouts and timelines to provide an up-to-date snapshot of where deposit systems stand and where they are heading next.
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2025 update: Public support for deposit return systems
Updated findings from over 200 opinion polls from 2003 and 2025 consistently reporting high levels of support for new, existing, and expanded deposit systems.
2024 fact sheet
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Public support for deposit return systems
Compilation of results from over 180 public opinion polls on public support for deposit systems gathered on a global scale.
