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.
Jenni Hume
Director, UK and Ireland
About JenniJenni has worked on deposit return policy for eight years, through her work in Scotland and across the rest of the UK. She works with UK and international NGOs, community and education groups, retailers, producers and politicians, as well as an international community of deposit return advocates. At Reloop she has responsibility for overseeing our work on packaging waste reduction policies in the UK and Ireland.
The Internal Market Act
Series of videos delving into the intricate details of the IMA, highlighting its potential ramifications on environmental legislation in the UK.
Reloop UK and Ireland news
Reloop is hosting a fringe event during the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
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.
The UK Government Internal Market Act (IMA) has raised significant concerns about its influence on environmental legislation across the UK nations.
Reloop UK and Ireland Resources
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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.