Reloop has a very specific focus in the UK and Ireland – working to support the introduction of deposit systems for beverage containers across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland.
We regularly provide data, system design experience and analysis to governments, NGOs, trade associations and businesses.
We are also connected to the academic sector in England focused on reusable packaging, with a view to increasing our knowledge and understanding of potential solutions and how they can be integrated into the existing waste collection infrastructure across each nation.
Sarah Horner
Director, Reloop UK and Ireland
About SarahSarah has worked in policy development for the past ten years in think tanks and government, including the UK Government department for the environment, food and rural affairs, and two years with Welsh Government where she led on the development of a national deposit return system. Prior to this, she was an international news journalist and digital project manager.
At Reloop she has responsibility for overseeing our circular economy programmes in the UK and Ireland, including packaging waste reduction and the introduction of deposit return systems across each of the four UK nations. She works with all sectors involved, along with an international community of circular economy experts.
Reloop UK and Ireland news
The UK will introduce a deposit return scheme by 2027, this article shows why it’s time for stakeholders to support this transformative initiative.
Joint letter to the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, urging the Government to accelerate the Deposit Return Scheme.
Polling shows that seven out of 10 people in Great Britain support the introduction of a deposit return system.
Letter urging UK policymakers to seize the opportunity to ensure the timely delivery of a deposit return scheme for the United Kingdom.
Reloop hosted an event at the Senedd to discuss the Welsh Government’s intention to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that includes PET bottles, metal cans, and glass bottles.
Reloop joined the drinks industry and environmental charities to call on the UK Prime Minister to keep his party’s manifesto promise of including glass bottles in the UK’s deposit return system.
Reloop UK and Ireland Resources
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UK parliamentary debate briefing on deposit return scheme
Reloop’s parliamentary debate briefing, which highlights the critical role of modern deposit return systems.
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Joint letter to Scotland’s First Minister on Global Plastics Treaty
Environmental organisations from across Scotland urging First Minister John Swinney to “make good” on his climate commitments.
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Joint letter to UK Prime Minister urging Deposit Return Scheme roll-out.
Reloop has joined a group of environmental organisations, manufacturers, and retailers in writing to Keir Starmer, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, to urge the swift implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the country.
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Response from UK Prime Minister to letter on deposit return system
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed a letter from various businesses, public bodies, and NGOs, including Reloop, urging the prompt implementation of a deposit return scheme.
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Delivering deposit return schemes during this Parliament
Following the general election in July 2024, Reloop has written to all Members of the UK Parliament to highlight the importance of keeping legislation for a deposit return scheme on track.
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Deposit return schemes: best practice and benefits
Briefing for UK decision makers outlining the UK’s policy on deposit return systems, and what must happen next.