Analysis shows that integrating reuse into deposit systems can lower costs and improve environmental outcomes
Deposit return systems (DRS) have traditionally focused on improving recycling rates for single-use beverage containers. However, in some jurisdictions, deposit systems for both single-use and reusable containers operate in parallel, and consumers can return these containers to the same collection points.
This approach combines reuse and recycling within a single framework, enabling shared infrastructure, improved convenience, and stronger environmental outcomes.
While the ways in which these systems interact and integrate may vary, together they represent what we refer to as a ‘mixed DRS’.
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Mixed DRS: Where reuse meets recycling
New Reloop report exploring how integrating reuse and recycling in deposit systems lowers costs, improves convenience and environmental outcomes
Supporting fact sheets
To complement the release of this report, we’ve also created three companion fact sheets:
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Mixed deposit return systems: An overview
An overview of mixed deposit return systems, explaining how reuse and recycling can be integrated through shared infrastructure and system design.
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Mixed deposit return systems: Key benefits
An overview of the key benefits of mixed deposit return systems, including improved convenience, cost efficiency and environmental performance through integration.
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Mixed deposit return systems: Case studies
Case studies from Europe and North America showing how mixed deposit return systems integrate reuse and recycling in practice.
Mixed DRS Webinar
Register for our webinar to explore the complexity behind mixed deposit return systems and how reusable and single-use packaging can work side by side across different regions.
In-depth webinar exploring the findings of our latest report on mixed deposit return systems.
Global approaches to integrating reusable beverage packaging into deposit return systems
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