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Today marks the end of an era at Reloop as we say farewell to our incredible Executive Director, Samantha Harding. For the past six years, Sam has been at the heart of Reloop, helping to build it into the vibrant and influential organisation it is today. Her leadership, wisdom and steady guidance have been invaluable, not just in shaping our work but in supporting and inspiring those around her. With a career spanning over 30 years in the not-for-profit sector, Sam has driven real change across social justice, health, and environmental policy in the UK, Australia and beyond. Whether advocating for children and refugees or pioneering waste management policies, her positive impact is undeniable. Sam recently returned to London, and we have no doubt that this next chapter will be just as meaningful and inspiring. We can’t wait to see what she does next! Thank you, Sam, for everything. You will be truly missed! 💚 Clarissa Morawski Anna Larsson Alexis Eisenberg Rob Kelman Samantha Millette Jenni Hume Sarah Horner Chloe Moles Shraddha Kumar Barry Snedden

🌍 Exciting news! Today marks the launch of a crucial initiative: the Global Deposit and Return Platform for packaging. This platform is set to revolutionize waste management worldwide, including regions like Africa where I focus my efforts. Join us today at 14:00 CET to explore how this platform will showcase best practices, share evidence, and advocate for national #DepositReturnSystems (DRS). These systems not only promise cleaner communities but also hold companies accountable for reverse logistics, empower the informal waste sector, and promote reuse within a circular economy. 🔗 Register for the launch event here: https://lnkd.in/dhSukews Explore the platform: https://lnkd.in/dRiTct64 Let's drive sustainable change together! ACEN Foundation Retorna.org Reloop Enabel Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Plastic Soup Foundation Break Free From Plastic

Proposed amendments to the Chair’s Text at INC 5.2 🌍♻️ In August, Reloop will participate in the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC 5.2) in Geneva. This session is crucial for advancing the global plastics treaty, which aims to develop a legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution comprehensively, from production to disposal. In collaboration with Dominic Hogg, our team has produced a side-by-side review of the Chair’s draft text, proposing amendments to ensure coherence in the final Convention. We hope that our contributions will support the negotiations in Geneva and help shape a robust and effective global agreement on plastic pollution. 🔗 Read more about our preparations and see our proposed text 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeJCtk2Y Photo credit: UNEP/Flickr

Missed the webinar on Mixed Waste Sorting? Watch It Now! 🎥 We recently participated in the be Waste Wise webinar, "From Waste to Resource: The Promise of Mixed Waste Sorting," where leading experts explored how Mixed Waste Sorting (MWS) can play a crucial role in reducing residual waste and maximising resource recovery. Anna Larsson, Director of Circular Economy Development at Reloop, shared key insights on how Mixed Waste Sorting can significantly enhance recycling efforts, ensuring more materials are recovered and reintroduced into the circular economy. She also highlighted real-world case studies demonstrating the impact and potential of MWS. ♻️ You can watch the full recording with Piotr Barczak, Enzo Favoino and Marek Kabaciński here: https://lnkd.in/eg7H7R-Y Zero Waste Europe Polskie Stowarzyszenie Zero Waste CEFLEX - A Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging

🔊 In less than 2 weeks, the European Commission, the European Parliament, the reconditioning business, the chemical sector and the civil society will all come together for the cause of reuse! Join us for this exciting event: "FROM PPWR TOWARDS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY - The role of industrial packaging reuse" Hosted by MEP Christine Schneider and organised by SERRED, the European association of industrial packaging's reconditioners. 📅 24 March ⏰ 16:30 - 18:00 CET 📍 European Parliament The event will bring together DG Environment's Director for Circular Economy, Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea 🇪🇺, Sonia Pastore of the German Chemical Industry Association VCI and Clarissa Morawski of leading NGO Reloop for a high-level discussion moderated by Patrice Audibert, former Head of Office of PPWR Rapporteur Frédérique Ries. The conference is an opportunity to: 📦 Take stock of the PPWR's outcome & analyse what still needs fixing to make the economy truly circular while keeping it competitive ♻️ Raise awareness for a more harmonised waste management system in the EU - one of the objectives of the upcoming Circular Economy Act 🛢️ Showcase best practices in industrial packaging reconditioning across the EU 👉 Register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/eBqzwHSA

♻️ Supporting a Container Return Scheme for New Zealand Reloop has joined a broad coalition of organisations urging the New Zealand Government to implement a Container Return Scheme (CRS). A well-designed system would improve recycling rates, reduce waste, create jobs, and provide funding opportunities for community initiatives, all while supporting national waste reduction and climate goals. With successful schemes already in place worldwide, a CRS presents a practical and effective solution for managing beverage container waste in New Zealand. Read the letter here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ex98pWnt Zero Waste Network Aotearoa Rob Kelman

We're thrilled to welcome Chloe Moles to the Reloop team! 🎉 Chloe joins Reloop's team as Operations Manager. She brings extensive experience in operations, events, and stakeholder engagement to her role. With a background spanning the cultural, corporate, and environmental sectors, she has managed high-profile projects for organisations and joins us from Julie's Bicycle. Based in the UK, she is passionate about supporting teams and will make a significant impact as our new Operations Manager. Welcome aboard, Chloe! 

This Thursday (March 13th - 1pm UTC) we will explore together the social, economic, and environmental opportunities of implementing Deposit and Return Systems worldwide. #drs #plastic #INC #waste #littering #climate Cc: Zero Waste Europe Joan Marc Simon Retorna.org Miquel Roset i Sala Martin Valese Ana Oliveira Kaisa Karjalainen Lucia Norris Galapagos Conservation Trust Sonia Mendoza MOTHER EARTH FOUNDATION Ahmed Tiamiyu Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws) Leonardo Seijo El Abrojo Tiza Mafira Plasticdiet Indonesia Alejandro Nario Carvalho A. Farima Tidjani Association Zéro Déchet Sénégal

🎧 New Podcast : INC 5.2 will be held in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025, but what led us here, and what can we expect?   After five rounds of negotiations for a #globalplasticstreaty, the fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. In this episode of our new short-form podcast series Reloop Brief, Barry Snedden is joined by Reloop CEO Clarissa Morawski to break down the latest on INC 5.2.   The conversation looks at the need for a robust treaty with clear terminology, stronger producer responsibility, funding for waste management, and fair support for waste pickers. Listen here and on major podcast platforms 👉https://lnkd.in/ermiApuC

Plastic straws have been back in the news, but the real story goes far beyond them... In this episode of The Reloop Brief, Barry Snedden speaks with Jacqueline Nuñez, founder of The Last Plastic Straw and Advocacy & Engagement Manager at the Plastic Pollution Coalition, about the recent rollback of U.S. Government policies aimed at reducing single-use plastics, which hit the headlines in February. They unpack how plastic straws have become a symbol of the larger fight against plastic pollution, why headlines focusing on just one item miss the bigger issue, and why systemic change is needed to turn off the tap on plastic waste. 🎧 Available now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eu9FWTGC