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📢New Reloop Factsheet: Handling fees in deposit return systems (DRS) An easily accessible and fair collection network is crucial for high return rates in a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). In our latest factsheet, we feature several case studies from around the world to highlight the impact of well-structured handling fees on the success of DRS programs. Handling fees calculated according to best practice principles result in: 📍 A convenient collection network: Ensures returning containers is as easy as purchasing beverages. 💰 Coverage of costs: Adequately covers the expenses incurred by redemption point operators. 😊 Enhanced consumer experience: Leads to improved services and a better experience for consumers. 📈 Higher return rates. Whether you're a policymaker, industry professional, or sustainability advocate, this factsheet offers crucial insights into creating an effective DRS. 📥 Download the factsheet and learn more about best practices in DRS handling fees 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ-wVDf5 #DepositReturnSystems #DRS #CircularEconomy

🌍 Protecting Slovakia’s Deposit Return System ♻️ Reloop, in collaboration with leading industry bodies and organisations, has submitted a joint letter to Tomáš Taraba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Environment of Slovakia, regarding proposed changes to the Deposit Return System (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging. Since its 2022 launch, Slovakia's DRS has exceeded EU targets, significantly reducing litter and achieving over 90% collection rates. The proposed amendments risk undermining this success by shifting control from an industry-led system to a state-run model, jeopardising performance and transparency. We call on the Ministry to maintain the integrity of this system, which has proven itself as a European leader. 🔗 Read our joint letter here: https://lnkd.in/eJ_FuD8A #CircularEconomy #DepositReturnSystem #DRS #Slovakia The Brewers of Europe EUROPEN EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM Fair Resource Foundation Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE) UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe Zero Waste Europe

🍏 Big changes are coming to the fruit and veg aisle! Soon, your fresh produce will be free from single-use plastics 🥳 The EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is designed to develop a sustainable circular economy for packaging across Europe and reduce waste and pollution from packaging materials. One way PPWR will reduce plastic waste is by banning specific packaging, including: 🍎 Plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables. 🛍️ Plastic packaging used to group single-use packages. 🧴 Small cosmetic and toiletry products used in the accommodation sector. 🛒 Very lightweight (non-compostable) plastic bags. 🍶 Plastic packaging condiments, sauces, and other small packaging formats within the Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering sector (HORECA). We've compiled a list of 12 key points from the new rules and what they will mean. Read more on our site website 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXEGETX8

ICYMI: 🌍 Assessing Climate Impact: Reusable Systems vs. Single-Use Takeaway Packaging 📦 We looked at the environmental impact of reusable takeaway packaging compared to single-use alternatives, and here are the results 👇 🌱 The research reveals that implementing a safe and efficient system for collecting, washing, inspecting, and redistributing reusable packaging can lead to significant environmental benefits for most types of takeaway packaging in Europe. 🌍 Reuse systems, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) more effectively than recycling or discarding single-use containers. Read the full report 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjb4ecvu #ClimateChange #ReusablePackaging #CircularEconomy

🎙 In the latest episode of Redemption, we discuss the global fight against plastic pollution with the Global Plastic Action Partnership. "You can't improve what you can't measure" — Clemence Schmid discusses the critical role of data in driving sustainable change. Tune in: https://bit.ly/46QT0g7

🎧 The latest episode of Redemption explores the groundbreaking work of the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP). Clemence Schmid, Director of GPAP, joins us to discuss how data-driven solutions and global collaboration are key to tackling plastic pollution. Listen in to learn how GPAP is making a real difference across 17 countries and what’s next in their path to tackling plastic pollution. https://bit.ly/46QT0g7 #GPAP #PlasticPollution #PlasticsTreaty #MeaningfulMeasurement

What We Waste: The Truth About Beverage Containers & Our Planet 🌱 At Reloop, we've analysed 20 years of data on drink container sales and recycling rates across 93 countries, and the findings are concerning. Single-use plastic, metal, and glass beverage containers are being wasted at unprecedented rates by being landfilled, incinerated, or littered in our environment - particularly in countries with inadequate waste management systems. However, some countries are showing us a better way. By adopting smart, circular economy models, they’re leading the charge in maximising material recovery and ensuring the highest quality for refill or closed-loop recycling. Read the full report and check out the What We Waste Dashboard ➡️https://lnkd.in/deKj5Tx

Ireland's Deposit Return System is delivering impressive results with over 𝟯𝟰𝟳 million drinks containers returned ♻️ More bottles and cans are being returned each month, which is cutting down on litter and promoting better waste management. At Reloop, we're tracking Deposit Return Systems worldwide through our Global Deposit Book and recent Fact Sheet "Deposit Return Systems: How they perform"👇 📘 Global Deposit Book : https://lnkd.in/eJ4hHJev 📊 Factsheet : https://lnkd.in/ekSF7zvC 🔗 Re-Turn Article : https://lnkd.in/eJaG3jUe

At Reloop, we're not just talking about change - we're making it happen 💪 ♻️ Policy Leadership: We collaborate with governments to shape policies that drive the circular economy. 🤝 Partnerships: We work closely with industry leaders and NGOs to help implement practical, feasible solutions that make a real difference. 📊 Innovation: Our data dashboards provide actionable insights, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions and play a crucial role in keeping materials in circulation. View our work and how we’re leading the transition to a global circular economy, where our natural resources remain resources. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNeM5YwV Clarissa Morawski Samantha Harding Samantha Millette Rob Kelman Anna Larsson Jenni Hume Elizabeth Balkan Shraddha Kumar Alexis Eisenberg Barry Snedden

Sweden has long been recognised as a trailblazer in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a policy designed to hold producers accountable for their packaging throughout its post-consumption life cycle. In an insightful webinar hosted by Reloop's Anna Larsson, we had the privilege of hearing from Professor Thomas Lindhqvist, the visionary who originally coined the term Extended Producer Responsibility. Professor Lindhqvist gives a comprehensive overview, delving into the historical background of EPR and offering valuable insights into its anticipated future role in shaping the Circular Economy. His expertise guides us through a nuanced understanding of the evolution and potential impact of EPR on sustainable waste management practices. ♻️ 📺 Watch now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWXz8mTc #CircularEconomy #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #EPR