Since the release of the Global Deposit Book in December 2024, several key developments have taken place in the world of deposit return systems (DRS). This document provides a summary of major policy changes, new system implementations and other significant updates that have emerged in recent months.
The updates included here reflect new legislation, regulatory decisions, and system rollouts that have been publicly announced or confirmed post-publication of our report. This list is not exhaustive, and we will continue to monitor and document further developments as they arise.