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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Deposit return systems:The difference between flat-and variable-rate schemes
When it comes to the design of a new DRS, one of the key topics of debate is whether the system should adopt a flat-rate (sometimes called ‘fixed-rate) or variable deposit fee.
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How does the deposit system work?
Short video explainer on what you can expect from a deposit return system, or DRS!
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Consumer participation in DRS: Drivers, barriers, and implications
Fact sheet based on a thorough review of available consumer participation data from consumer surveys related to existing DRS.
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Deposit Return Systems Create More Jobs
The research cited in this document provides a compelling case for increasing beverage container recovery rates through DRS.
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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.