In this recorded Reloop webinar, we present key findings from our latest global analysis, showcasing how deposit return systems (DRS) can be a game-changing tool for reducing waste and protecting our environment.
Whether you’re a policymaker, environmental advocate, industry professional or simply interested in practical solutions to the litter crisis, this session offers timely, evidence-based insights into one of the most effective interventions available today.
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Littered with evidence: Proof that deposit return systems work
Report drawing on litter composition data from more than 100 jurisdictions, to show the positive impact of deposit return systems.
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Before and after: How deposit return systems cut beverage container litter
Companion fact sheet with case studies demonstrating how deposit systems can dramatically reduce beverage container litter, often within the first year of implementation.
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The deposit divide: Why jurisdictions with deposit return systems stay cleaner
Companion fact sheet presenting regional and global data showing that beverage containers account for a smaller share of total litter in jurisdictions with deposit systems, no matter how you measure it.
Featured Speakers
Jed Thorp – Director of Advocacy, Save The Bay – Narragansett Bay (USA)
Named one of “24 to Watch in 2024” by the Providence Journal, Jed is a leading voice in grassroots environmental advocacy. Through his work in Rhode Island, he empowers communities to stand up for the health of Narragansett Bay, address litter and build climate resilience from the ground up.
Catherine Gemmell-Simpson – Policy & Advocacy Manager, Marine Conservation Society (UK)
With over a decade of experience tackling marine litter, Catherine is a passionate advocate for cleaner seas. Her work has informed bans on single-use plastics, driven support for deposit return schemes, and mobilised thousands through the MCS’s Beachwatch programme. A diver and committed ocean optimist, she champions the voice of the sea in policy debates.
Dirk Groot – The Zwerfinator (Netherlands)
Meet the Zwerfinator! Dirk has built a nationwide, data-driven movement in the Netherlands to tackle litter. His meticulous tracking and analysis played a key role in the introduction of the Dutch deposit system, leading to a major drop in littered containers. His work is cited in official government reports and continues to shape environmental policy and public awareness.
Jānis Brizga – Researcher & Assistant Professor, University of Latvia
A leading figure in sustainable consumption and environmental governance, Jānis brings decades of expertise from organisations such as Green Liberty, WWF-Latvia, and the Coalition Clean Baltic. He currently teaches at the University of Latvia and serves on the board of SCORAI-Europe, contributing to cutting-edge research on sustainable lifestyles.
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