Deposit Return Scheme

Nestlé Makes Progress In Facilitating Recycling And Better Waste Management

Food giant Nestlé has announced that 83.5% of its plastic packaging was designed with recycling in mind as of the end of 2023.

EU Countries Back Law To Curb Packaging Waste

European Union countries backed a new EU law to cut packaging waste, but agreed to seek exemptions for certain sectors.

Romania Launches New Deposit Return Scheme To Boost Recycling

A new programme aiming to boost the recycling and collection of seven billion drink containers has kicked off in Romania.

Carrefour Launches Deposit System To Encourage Reuse

Carrefour has launched its own deposit system in 150 Carrefour City shops in Paris, in partnership with Coca-Cola, Heineken and CITEO.

Deposit Return Scheme Faces Opposition From Hundreds Of Scottish Businesses

Hundreds of businesses in Scotland have joined forces calling on the Government to 'delay, review and rethink' its Deposit Return Scheme.

UK Politicians Call For ‘Raised Ambitions’ In Deposit Return Scheme Policy

A cross-party group of politicians in the UK has called on the government to raise its ambitions around its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) recycling policy.

Confusion Risks Undermining UK Government's Deposit Return Scheme: Study

Confusion among consumers risks undermining the UK government's much-heralded Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a new study by Tetra Pak has found.

Britvic's Robinsons, Lipton Ice Tea, Drench Switch To 100% rPET Bottles

Drinks group Britvic is moving to 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for the 500ml bottles of Robinsons, Lipton Ice Tea, and drench brands....

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