📘 New release: the #DRSPlaybook! ✅ Commissioned by UNESDA and NMWE from OLHC consultants, this playbook is a comprehensive guide to developing, financing, and operating new and efficient #DepositReturnSchemes (DRS) in Europe.

We’ve updated our fact sheet on support for deposit return systems ♻️ Today, there are 59 jurisdictions with systems worldwide. By 2027, there will be more than 70. There is consistently high support for new and existing systems. www.reloopplatform.org/consistent-p...

Los datos en Europa, Australia y Estados Unidos demuestran que vender las bebidas con depósito, como tiene que hacer España a partir de noviembre del año que viene, reducen los residuos abandonados en un 50%. Vía @reloop.bsky.social #SDDR #residuos #plásticos

📢In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Rob Kelman shares thoughts on multiple states in Australia including wine and spirits in container return schemes, Tasmania’s operations so far, and South Australia’s ban on the iconic soy-sauce fish packet. 🐟 🎧 www.reloopplatform.org/recent-devel...

📢 Big step forward in tackling food and textile waste in Europe. ✅ By 2030, EU countries must reduce food waste by 10% in processing and manufacturing and by 30% per capita in retail, food services, restaurants, and households, compared to 2021–2023 levels.

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop brief, we speak with Joe Papineschi, Chairperson, Eunomia Research & Consulting, for a post-INC 5.2 debrief, unpacking why the plastics treaty negotiations ended without a deal, and what moved forward. 👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

🚨 We've launched our latest report: Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Return Systems Work Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes. 👉 reloopplatform.org/litter

Recently, Reloop turned 10! A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉 Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do? 👇 www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10

🎧 New episode of the Reloop Brief! We dive into the complex problem with sachets in the Global South with Marian Ledesma of @greenpeaceph.bsky.social unpacks how it came to be, who’s responsible, and how we move forward. www.reloopplatform.org/brief-look-a...

Are people... flossing in public? Now, 22 orgs, charities and community groups have signed an open letter calling to ban single use dental flossers, or dental 'harps' - a growing feature on our beaches and streets. #dontflossandtoss #singleuseplastic #litter

Reloop and 20+ leading organisations have urged the UK Government to back a strong #GlobalPlasticsTreaty at next week’s INC-5.2 talks in Geneva in an open letter. www.everydayplastic.org/blog/ngo-ope...

Recently, Reloop turned 10! A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉 Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do? 👇 www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10

ICYMI – Our webinar is happening tomorrow! 📢 Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Systems Work – Wednesday, 23 July at 3:00 PM CET! We’ll be diving into how data on litter is collected, analysed, and used to shape smarter policies. 👉 www.reloopplatform.org/events/webin...

🎧 New Episode: Anna Larsson, Reloop’s Director of Circular Economy Development, looks at the decline of reusable beverage containers and what can be done. 💡 Deposit return systems, upcoming EU regulations and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering). They all play a key role.

🎉 Welkom Zero Waste Nederland! Now part of the #ZeroWaste Europe network: 76 local communities & 80,000+ people mobilised across NL! From engaging campaigns to strong municipal collaboration, they're leading waste prevention by example.♻️ 🔗Get to know them: zurl.co/nPkvW #MovementBuilding

Positive news for the UK Deposit Return System 👇

📢UK News: The Welsh Deputy First Minister has committed to launching the Deposit Return Scheme for Wales at the same time as the rest of the UK, in October 2027. 🔗Full statement from Welsh Government: www.gov.wales/written-stat...

Join our webinar to learn more about global litter data. We’re bringing together leading experts and advocates who are using hard data to challenge assumptions, shape smarter policies and hold polluters accountable. 📅 Wednesday, 23 July 🕒 3.00 PM (CET) 📍 Online

Including incinerators under the #EUETS doesn’t just cut emissions — it could create 21k+ new jobs in Europe by 2040. A just transition isn’t just possible — it’s smart policy. Check out the full study: zerowasteeurope.eu/library/wast...

Introduced almost twenty years ago, Ontario's deposit return system still only covers alcohol packaging. It excludes the majority of beverage containers - and it is time to clean up.

In this episode of the Reloop Brief, Jenni Hume speaks with Senator Mark McKenney of Rhode Island, USA, about how EPR and DRS can protect the Ocean State's natural beauty, boost recycling, and create jobs. 🎧👉 lnkd.in/gQMu6PBz

Hoy celebramos un #DíaMundialDelMedioAmbiente diferente: en poco más de un año, por fin, devolveremos latas, botellas y briks en tiendas y supermercados ♻️ El Sistema de Depósito viene para quedarse y, sobre todo, acabará con esto 👇 www.residuosprofesional.com/sistemas-de-... Vía @reloop.bsky.social

A new report by @reloop.bsky.social sheds light on the dramatic, positive impact that Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) can have on reducing beverage-related litter.

🚨 We've launched our latest report: Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Return Systems Work Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes. 👉 reloopplatform.org/litter

Drinks litter on beaches falls by 54% in areas with DRS, according to @reloop.bsky.social

Cuando España estrene su Sistema de Depósito, el abandono de latas, botellas de plástico y briks de agua, cerveza, refrescos y zumo caerá hasta en un 70%. Esa es la evidencia en todos los países donde los envases de bebidas se retornan a tiendas y supermercados. #sddr Vía @reloop.bsky.social

Register for Reloop's conference, part of #EUGreenWeek. More speakers have been announced. Wolfgang Trunk, Florian Flachenecker, @ec.europa.eu Janek Vähk, @zerowasteeurope.eu Julia Leferman, @thebrewersofeurope.bsky.social and many more! 📅 18 June 📍 Brussels

Yesterday @nmwe-europe.bsky.social participated in the launch of the European Alliance for Best-in-Class DRS,set up by @reloop.bsky.social NMWE has been an early advocate of efficient DRS in Europe,as a way to reach high packaging collection rates &deliver quality materials recycled in a closed loop

🚨Registrations for our #EUGreenWeek event close tomorrow at noon. Join us for expert insights from: 🗣️Clarissa Morawski, @reloop.bsky.social 🗣️Dr Wolfgang Trunk, @ec.europa.eu 🗣️Greta Česnaitytė, Ministry of Environment, Lithuania 🗣️Raymond Gianotten, OLHC 👉 nmwe.idloom.events/eu-2025-gree...

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, we’re breaking down Extended Producer Responsibility, taking a look at where it started, what it means today, and why it’s essential for a functioning circular economy. 🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, we head to Toronto, Canada, to speak with Karen Wirsig from @environmentaldefence.ca, about Canada’s plastics policy, public support for stronger action, and what’s needed to cut down on single-use packaging. 🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

♻️ Big step forward for the UK Deposit Return Scheme The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the Deposit Return Scheme for single-use beverage containers across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. More from @letsrecycle.bsky.social

"In the two years before the Deposit Return Scheme is introduced, the UK will fail to collect around 17 billion drink containers." In this article from Packaging Insights, Reloop's UK and Ireland Director, Sarah Horner, responds to last week's appointment of the UK Deposit Management Organisation.

LIVE SECTOR REACTIONS: DRS management organisation appointed

♻️ Big step forward for the UK Deposit Return Scheme The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has been announced as the operator of the Deposit Return Scheme for single-use beverage containers across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. More from @letsrecycle.bsky.social

♻️ Tasmania joins the global push for deposit return schemes with Recycle Rewards, tackling litter and lifting recycling. With beverage containers making up 45% of Tasmainia's litter, this move makes Australia the first continent fully covered by such a system.

Estimates from @reloop.bsky.social are that the BBBB will save 5.4 billion bottles and cans yearly, enough to overflow Yankee Stadium. This only happens if we raise the deposit from a nickel to a dime, which should increase redemption rates to near 90%. @leaderasc.bsky.social

Romania's deposit return system (SGR), which launched in November 2023, is now considering expansion to include reusable containers.

On April 22, @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social spoke at an #EarthDay news conference about the benefits of the #BiggerBetterBottleBill, which include "significant savings to municipalities" — up to $108 million per year! 🌍♻️💵

A new report shows a modernised deposit system in New York could save $108 million every year and collect 5.5 billion more bottles and cans. 🎧 @jennihume.bsky.social talks to @blairhorner.bsky.social (@nypirg.bsky.social) about what Bigger, Better Bottle Bill could look like. Download the report 👇

🎙️ What’s really happening with deposit systems in Australia and New Zealand? In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.

350 million people globally have access to a DRS, according to @reloop.bsky.social

Designed to make deposit return data comparison easy and analysis intuitive, this tool puts years of system data at your fingertips. Read more here 👇

Reloop’s Global Deposit Dashboard is live! 📊 Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more. Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET

Zobacz jak ewoluował rynek opakowań przez ostatnie dekady w Polsce. Jak szybko rosła ilość opakowań PET, w porównaniu z innymi materiałami. Toniemy w plastiku! Źródło: nowy i przejrzysty panel danych @reloop.bsky.social tutaj: reloopplatform.org/what-we-wast... #KaucjaWraca #systemkaucyjny #kaucja

📢Our latest podcast episode is out now, offering an exciting sneak peek at Reloop’s upcoming Global Deposit Dashboard, set to launch in April 2025. Tune in as Barry Snedden, Samantha Millette & Jason Wilcox discuss how this new tool could transform how we compare DRS data worldwide. 🎧 bit.ly/3RvxJ4y

Don't miss out. Our next webinar is on 9 April. Secure your space and find out more 👇

Deposit return news: Confirmation of a planned 2026 launch 🎉

Huge thanks to @reloop.bsky.social for chatting to me about @mcsuk.bsky.social State of our Beaches report for 2024 and delving into what the litter shows, collected by our amazing volunteers.

📢🎧Our latest podcast is available now. We take a further look at the findings from @mcsuk.bsky.social’s State of our Beaches 2024 report, which revealed a 9.5% rise in plastic litter on UK beaches. @lizzieprice.bsky.social, Beachwatch Manager, unpacks the key insights from the report.