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Joint NGO-industry letter to MEPs on the EU Textiles Strategy and closed-loop recycling

Reloop is pleased to be one of the co-signers of a joint NGO-industry letter that calls on members of the European Parliament to refrain from supporting amendments that would water down the clear message against breaking the loop of PET bottles. The letter, signed by UNESDA, Natural Mineral Waters Europe, the European Fruit Juice Association…

Register for our upcoming webinar on 23 March

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…

Reloop and ZWE release guidelines for legislating MWS in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive

This policy briefing by Reloop and Zero Waste Europe provides guidelines for legislating mixed waste sorting (MWS) in the context of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). The guidelines were developed to clarify the amendment proposed by the European Parliament regarding the use of mixed wastes for ‘renewable energy’ purposes. The document recommends applying MWS systems…

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…

Policy Brief on Mixed Waste Sorting

Our policy brief explains why taking a holistic approach to policies addressing packaging design for recyclability, separate collection systems—including deposit return for beverage containers—and further sorting of municipal mixed waste prior to thermal treatment or landfill, is necessary if the EU is to meet its recycling and carbon emissions reductions targets and achieve real circularity.…

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…

By the Numbers: A National Beverage Container Program

In the United States, the Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act seeks to establish a national beverage container deposit return system. Modern, comprehensive deposit systems are proven to be highly effective, equitable, and consistently supported by the general public. A properly designed deposit system drives a lower cost of recycling and stronger recycling markets. …

8th European REUSE Conference

On 6 July 2021, Reloop – in association with the European Association of Beverage Wholesalers (CEGROBB), Environmental Action Germany (Deutsche Umwelthifle e.V.), and Private Breweries Germany (Private Brauereien Deutschland) – will host the 8th European REUSE Conference “Reuse for future: Legislative and practical approaches to truly sustainable packaging.” At the conference, we will present and explore…

In the media: How Reloop impacts European waste policy and its plans for the U.S.

Wondering who Reloop is, what we’ve been up to, and what some of our plans are moving forward? The article below, shared from Waste360.com, offers a great summary. ———————- 15 June 2021 – Determining what a circular economy should look like, and advancing policy around it, is best done by bringing together environmental groups, government,…