Resources Archive

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Effective Packaging EPR

This guide to effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging was compiled by Reloop ahead of (INC-5) and supports the goals of the Global Plastic Treaty.

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Joint letter to Scotland’s First Minister on Global Plastics Treaty

Reloop has joined environmental organisations from across Scotland urging First Minister John Swinney to “make good” on his climate commitments by signing the Scottish Government up to the Global Plastics Treaty. Support the global plastics treaty and take action for Scotland Dear John Swinney MSP, First Minister and Gillian Martin MSP, Acting Cabinet Secretary for

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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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Reloop calls for urgent action to address France’s waste management challenges

Ahead of "Assises des déchets" Reloop issued a press statement calling on new Minister Agnès Pannier-Runacher to break the cycle of inaction.

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Youth Ocean Network call for Deposit Return Scheme in UK

We liaised with the Marine Conservation Societies' Youth Ocean Network to showcase why young people and volunteers are calling for a UK-wide deposit return scheme.

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Deposit Return Systems – we know ‘why’, it’s time to learn ‘how’

Reloop brought together leading European experts on Deposit Return Systems (DRS) to address key questions faced by countries when preparing to introduce deposits for beverage containers.

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Masterclass – The Mixed Deposit Return System to Accelerate France’s Reuse Trajectory

Alexis Eisenberg leads this masterclass focused on the circular economy, particularly on packaging and deposit systems for reuse and recycling.

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Handling fees in deposit return systems

A detailed summary of handling fees across deposit return jurisdictions worldwide, offering valuable insights into how different systems set and manage these fees.

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Joint letter on the proposed changes to the Deposit Return System in Slovakia

Reloop has joined leading industry bodies and organisations opposing proposed changes to the Deposit Return System in Slovakia.

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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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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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Digital deposit return systems: What you need to know

Overview of new digital elements that are included within the concept of digital deposit return systems (DDRS).

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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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Public opinion research on a deposit return system in Great Britain

Overview of Reloop’s recent polling in Great Britain showing that seven out of 10 people support the introduction of a deposit return system/

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Webinar Series: Packaging EPR Schemes: Lessons from Europe (France)

Webinar discussing developments in managing packaging in Europe, and what we can learn from them in the lead up to public consultation on packaging reforms in Australia.