Interpretation of Separate Collection Targets for Single-Use Plastic Beverage Bottles, as per Article 9 of the SUPD
In this position paper from 2020, Reloop aims to contribute to the European Commission’s ongoing discussions around the Single-Use Plastics Directive.
Target 90 explained
2 short (under 10 minute) videos explaining Target 90.
The Single Use Plastics Directive: Is it in Jeopardy?
Reloop in 2020 co-signed a joint position paper on the European Commission's Single Use Plastics Directive.
Position Paper on draft Implementing Decision laying down rules for the application of Directive (EU) 2019/904
We call on the European Commission and national authorities to provide more clarification of certain provisions of the draft Decision which, in their current format, would significantly undermine the intent of the Directive.
Calculating National Recycling Rates
Reloop has prepared a joint letter to the U.S. EPA with comments about the methodology it uses to calculate national recycling rates, and how this methodology might be improved.
Deposit Systems for One-Way Beverage Containers: Global Overview (2016)
A comprehensive summary of 38 different deposit return systems for one-way beverage containers in existence around the world.
Making the Switch: The Business Case for Reusable Packaging
Key findings of several case studies that illustrate how switching from single-use to reusable transport packaging is beneficial not only for the environment, but for companies' bottom lines.
Target 90: An unprecedented coalition of businesses across the EU calls for an ambitious approach to beverage packaging.
Joint position paper calling for an ambitious approach to beverage packaging.
Coalition letter in support of PPWR
Reloop EU coalition letter supporting the overall direction and ambition of the Commission's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation proposal.
Mixed Waste Sorting to meet the EU’s Circular Economy Objectives
This report examines the potential role of “mixed waste sorting” (MWS) to complement separate collections of municipal waste in the EU.