UK packaging leaders to assess DRS readiness ahead of 2027 launch
With the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) scheduled to launch in just over a year, the organisations responsible for making it work will meet at...
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Smart DRS Surpasses 150,000 Reusable Cup Returns in Four Months, Set to Expand into Single-Use Deposit Return Schemes
Since its first live deployment at the end of April, Smart DRS has processed more than 150,000 reusable cup returns across international sporting events, major...
Alupro’s Sustainability Manager Joins DEFRA for Deposit Return Scheme Preparation
Martin Hyde, the sustainability and public affairs manager at Alupro, is set to begin a 12-month secondment with DEFRA. This transition will position him as...
BIXOLON and iMedia Partner to Enhance GreenBottle Reverse Vending Machines in Poland
BIXOLON Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of BIXOLON, the leading global manufacturer of advanced receipt, label, and mobile printers, has announced its partnership with Polish IT...
Wales Begins Aligning DRS with UK-Wide Scheme
Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs in Wales, has acknowledged the industry’s concerns regarding the risks arising...
Wales Aligns Deposit Return Scheme Launch Date with the Rest of the UK
Wales withdrew from the UK-wide DRS process in November 2024, partially due to the exclusion of glass. The Welsh Government has now committed to implementing...
TOMRA Launches Innovative Automated Collection Point for Reusable Food Packaging: A Milestone for Circular Economy Efforts
TOMRA Reuse showcased a groundbreaking Reuse Collection Point (RCP) at the Reuse Economy Expo this week, building on its pioneering “open‐managed” reuse system for hot...
RLG Partners with Uruguay to Launch Groundbreaking Deposit Return System
In a significant advancement towards sustainable practices in Latin America, on Friday, February 21st, 2025, Uruguay’s national packaging recovery initiative, Plan Vale, finalized agreements with...
Welsh Government Decides to Withdraw from UK-Wide Deposit Return Scheme
A significant challenge has been the Welsh government’s insistence on incorporating glass into the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). This commitment reflects a broader strategy targeting...
International Collaboration Report: Proposed Deposit Return System for Single-Use Beverages in South Africa
A recent collaborative international research initiative has unveiled significant findings. This study assesses the feasibility of a customized Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use food...