Global Deposit Book 2024
Comprehensive summary of deposit return systems for single-use beverage containers.
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Global Recycling League Table
Report examining and comparing the recycling performance of 48 countries.
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Opportunity and feasibility analysis of the deployment of the Mixed Deposit System in France
Study on the possible outcomes of three key pieces of legislation on deposit return systems in France.
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Assessing Climate Impact: Reusable systems vs. Single-Use Takeaway Packaging
Report presenting the results of study designed to evaluate the climate change impacts of reusable packaging as part of a reuse system, in comparison with single-use packaging.
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Unveiling the Complexities: Exploring LCAs of Reusable Packaging in the Take-Away Sector
Discussion paper drawing attention to some of the challenges associated with Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) that compare reusable packaging with single-use options in the take-away sector.
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The impact of deposit return systems on beverage sales
Report by Reloop and The Container Recycling Institute (CRI) with analysis showing the introduction of new deposit return systems or program changes has no discernible impact on beverage sales.
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Reinventing glass
Policy recommendations for the PPWR highlighting the urgent need to address the environmental impact of single-use glass packaging.
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Les français et la consigne des emballages de boissons
This IPSOS survey conducted by Reloop France showed that the French strongly support the implementation of a deposit return scheme for beverage containers.
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Addressing the global plastic waste crisis
UNEP's Turning Off the Tap study downplays the importance and feasibility of delivering quality and convenient waste management services. This study contends that the scale and costs involved make it impractical to implement comprehensive waste collection services for all.
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Reimagining the Bottle Bill
Providing stakeholders with data analysis on high-performing deposit system design principles which deliver environmental and cost benefits to individual states and the region as a whole.
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Target 90
Report on drinks packaging explaining how the dual-action approach of a 90% collection target and high levels of closed-loop recycling can deliver critical benefits for the climate, the environment and for business.
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Global Deposit Book 2022
A comprehensive summary of over 50 DRSs that are currently in place – including those scheduled to be implemented by the end of 2022.
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Rethinking Economic Incentives for Separate Collection
A study looking at how the circular economy can be taken to the next level through the extended use of existing economic measures.
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Deposit Systems for One-Way Beverage Containers: Global Overview (2018)
This report is intended to provide a comprehensive summary of 39 different deposit return systems for one-way beverage containers in existence around the world.
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Better Together: How a Deposit Return System Will Complement Ontario’s Blue Box Programme and Enhance the Circular Economy
This report outlines how the introduction of a deposit return system (DRS) would increase recycling rates and reduce litter in Ontario, Canada.
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Single Use Plastics Directive: Backgrounder
The Single-Use Plastics Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment was published in the European Union’s Official Journal, marking the final step of the legislative procedure. Reloop has prepared this short backgrounder to explain what the Directive entails.
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Mémoire de Mme Clarissa Morawski: Mandat d’initiative – Les enjeux de recyclage et de valorisation locale du verre
Quebec's Commission des transports et de l'environnement launched an initiative to tackle the issues of recycling and local recovery of glass. This document outlines our position on this major issue.
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A DRS for Turkey
Reloop, in association with ISBAK, commissioned a study to design a DRS for Turkey based on existing best-in-class DRSs in place around the world.
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The Environmental and Economic Costs of Single-Use Menstrual Products, Baby Nappies, and Wet Wipes
This report details the environmental and economic impacts of single-use menstrual products, baby nappies, and wet wipes across the EU.
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Etude de l’impact d’une mise en place de la consigne pour recyclage sur les centres de tri existants en France et adaptés à la collecte sélective de tous les emballages
This report, prepared for Reloop by Amalur in November 2019, examines the impact on existing sorting facilities of setting up a deposit return system for packaging.