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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What does good Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy look like in practice? Introducing Reloop’s new EPR Toolbox - a practical guide to designing and implementing EPR schemes that are fair, transparent and effective.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Big win for Tasmania 👏♻️ The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania finds eligible drink containers in the litter stream have fallen by 65% since 2023 following the launch of Recycle Rewards. The evidence is clear: deposit return systems reduce litter. 🔗 reloopplatform.org/litter

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Welsh Government has announced Exchange for Change will operate as its Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for the upcoming UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which will launch in October 2027. More: www.gov.wales/written-stat...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

♻️ Could reusable bottles replace billions of single-use containers? A new animation from @storyofstuff.bsky.social brings that vision to life. We explore the research, the opportunity and the path ahead in the latest episode of the Reloop Brief podcast. 🎧 www.reloopplatform.org/podcast-epis...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🎥 A big day for the circular economy as the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) enters into application. The regulation will help drive waste reduction, increase reuse, improve recycling and support the wider transition to a circular economy across Europe.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Our CEO spoke at the European Deposit Return Systems Association Conference about the incredible worldwide growth of deposit return systems (DRS). She emphasised the need for cooperation to highlight the benefits of deposit systems and how innovation can close the loop on packaging waste 👇

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The 2026 REuse Economy Expo showed a thriving reuse sector with strong political backing, including a visit from President Emmanuel Macron. 🎥 Watch: Reloop's Sessions on closed environments, open environments and evolving systems. www.reloopplatform.org/resources/re...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is proving to be a powerful policy tool for delivering a circular economy ♻️ Early evidence from the UK shows pEPR funding is enabling major investments in recycling infrastructure & collection services. Watch in full👇 www.reloopplatform.org/resources/de...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Reloop and the European Alliance for Best-in-Class Deposit Return Systems took 20 participants on a behind-the-scenes tour of Slovakia’s modern, high-performing system. Study tours like this are essential for sharing practical knowledge, operational insights and policy experience. More: abcdrs.org

Visitors in high-visibility safety vests and hard hats tour a large recycling facility, standing beside conveyor belts and sorting machinery while listening to a presentation.

Compressed bales of crushed plastic bottles move through a large industrial baling machine inside a recycling and materials recovery facility.

Stacks of compressed plastic bales in different colours are stored inside a spacious warehouse at a recycling plant.

Group photo of visitors wearing safety vests and hard hats inside a recycling facility, standing in front of large stacks of compressed plastic bales.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

82% of UK household plastic waste comes from food & drink (thebigplasticcount.com), and only 16% is recycled 🤯 Meanwhile, drinks bottles are found on 69% of UK beach cleans (@mcsuk.bsky.social ) Deposit return systems can cut bottle litter by 75% See the evidence: reloopplatform.org/litter

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Danes are returing more bottles and cans than ever ♻️ In 2025, 2.2bn containers were returned in Denmark – double 2015 levels 👏👏 High convenience plays a key role, as shown in the Global Deposit Dashboard: reloopplatform.org/d...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The countdown is over. Portugal has launched its deposit return system for single-use drinks containers. Over 400 million people now have access to DRS worldwide, with 60+ systems in operation 👏 We've updated our Global Deposit Dashboard with the details of the new system: reloopplatform.org/d...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Sweden returned a record 3 BILLION cans & bottles in 2025 ♻️ That’s 8 million a day and 88.4% recycled. Closing in on 90%, proof that well-designed systems work. 👉 resourcemedia.eco/newsfeed/swe...

Graphic celebrating Sweden’s record for deposit returns, featuring a photo of a blue recycling truck with the Swedish message “Thank you for returning your deposit.” Text reads “Sweden celebrates new deposit return record,” with additional notes: “Legislation enacted May 1982” and “System started March 1984.” On the right, a simple illustration shows a person holding a bottle, surrounded by recycling symbols, with “Global Deposit Book” and “Global Deposit Dashboard” labels.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

🎧 Ciaran Foley from Re-turn joins us on a new Reloop Brief podcast to discuss the first two years of Ireland's deposit return system (DRS). Over 2.5 billion beverage containers collected, less litter, strong community engagement and what's next. Listen: www.reloopplatform.org/resources/br...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The @mcsuk.bsky.social's new beach clean report is out now, and it shows that single-use plastic was found on 97% of UK beaches! Read the report: www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We’ve joined @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social and partners urging the Scottish Government to renew its commitment to making producers pay for packaging litter. Read more 👇 www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/news/2026/ma...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Zero Waste Europe and Reloop’s new report, Marginalising waste: A trading scheme to reduce residuals, sets out a bold new direction for EU waste policy and explains how a cap-and-trade system for residuals could work in practice. 👉 Read the full report: www.reloopplatform.org/fix-europes-...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

UK News: ‘Exchange for Change’ has been confirmed as the identity for the UK deposit return scheme, ahead of launch in Oct 2027. A new icon will mark in-scope bottles, cans and return points to support participation. An important milestone towards delivering the UK’s deposit return scheme. ♻️

Aluminium drinks can and clear plastic bottle with black-and-white barcode-style labels, featuring the black silhouette of a plastic drinks bottle, divided into five separated parts arranged from top to bottom: cap, neck, mid-section, lower body, and circular base to represent a coin.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📢 Reloop Brief: Year-end special In our wrap-up episode for 2025, we revisit the moments that defined The Reloop Brief’s first year, as host, Barry Snedden walks us through some of the many standout moments from the season. 🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🎙️📊 The latest episode of the Reloop Brief explores the science behind our exhaustive data dashboards with Reloop’s Data & Dashboard Manager, Jason Wilcox. 🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🎙️New podcast on the recent developments around Spain's upcoming DRS is out now. Hear from @retorna.org 's Director, Miquel Roset, on Spain's pathway to a DRS, Portugal's recent announcement, and efforts towards strengthening support across the Global South. 🎧: www.reloopplatform.org/spain-pathwa...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Reloop has been at the official opening of Områ, Norway’s new national sorting facility for plastic packaging waste, designed to process up to 90,000 tonnes of mixed plastic packaging waste every year. Congratulations to all involved, and thank you for inviting us to be with you today.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Reloop has been working with @mcsuk.bsky.social to produce three short films that show how Europe is leading the way with deposit return and reusable cup systems. Join us on 25 November to see the first film and hear from our expert panel. www.reloopplatform.org/events/film-...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

📢 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.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

🎙️ 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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

🎧 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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📢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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

🎙️ 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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🎙️ 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...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

♻️ 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.

Graphic announcing the launch of Tasmania’s deposit system, Recycle Rewards, on 1 May 2025. The left side features a cartoon landscape with a large plastic bottle labelled “Recycle Rewards” and text stating that eligible drink containers can be returned for 10 cents. On the right, an illustrated figure holds a bottle with broken container shapes surrounding it. Logos for Reloop, the Global Deposit Book 2024, and the Global Deposit Dashboard are displayed. Text reads: “Tasmania launches deposit system” and “Starting Thursday, 1 May 2025, Recycle Rewards is officially live.”

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

📢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

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

In 2024, Swedes returned 2.8 billion PET bottles and cans through their Deposit Return System, up nearly 6%. That’s an average of 271 containers per person♻️ This year, Sweden raises its deposit value – a proven move to push return rates even higher.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🌍Reloop will attend INC 5.2 in Geneva this August to advance the global plastics treaty. We've reviewed the Chair’s draft text proposing amendments for a coherent final Convention. Check out our proposed text👇 www.reloopplatform.org/reloop-prepa... Photo credit: UNEP/Flickr

UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen, a woman with curly blonde hair and glasses, leans in to speak to Luis Vayas Valdivieso, the INC Chair, a bald man with a beard and glasses. They are seated at a conference table with microphones and glasses of water in front of them. The background is a blue wall, and part of a sign with the text 'INC C' is visible in the foreground.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Australia is to become the first continent to be fully covered by a deposit return system, in less than 70 days 🎉 📅 The launch date of Recycle Rewards in Tasmania has been announced as 1 May 2025. Some FAQs: nre.tas.gov.au/environment/...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Reloop's CEO spoke at the PETCORE EUROPE conference today. ✅ Deposit Return Systems boost PET collection & cut litter. 🔜 Portugal, Poland, Spain & Greece to launch systems. ♻️ Keeping collected bottles in Europe is crucial for recyclers & brands to meet goals. 👉 linkedin.com/company/petcore-europe

A view of a presentation at a conference, showing a slide with a map of Europe on a screen. Attendees are seated in the ornate hall with intricate ceiling designs and warm lighting. A person in the foreground is capturing the moment on a smartphone.

A speaker's perspective of a conference hall with an audience seated in rows, illuminated by warm lighting. A woman, (the speaker) smiles at the camera in the foreground, with conference materials and screens visible around her.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

📢 US News: A Container Recycling Institute (CRI) report finds deposit return systems are key to boosting recycling. 🌍 US recycles only 37.2% of cans despite using 25% of the world’s supply. 💰 $1.6B lost, 1M+ tonnes wasted. 📖 Read more: www.container-recycling.org/index.php/pu...

Green background with a green aluminium beverage can on the left. Text reads: 'United States. The recycling rate for used aluminium beverage containers when part of a deposit return system is 74%. The recycling rate for used aluminium beverage containers when not part of a deposit return system is 26%.' Footer states: 'Year 2021 - Source: CSI Report - Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Aluminium Beverage Can Recycling.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Today, Reloop brought together leading organisations for a dynamic roundtable event with the UK's Circular Economy Minister to discuss the practical steps towards achieving a circular economy. Get the digital copy of the Global Deposit Book 2024 here: ➡️ reloopplatform.org/global-deposit-book

Three women standing together in front of a window and a government banner. One is holding a copy of Reloop’s Global Deposit Book 2024. All three are smiling, with the banner for the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs visible on the right side.

A group of approximately 15 people gathered in a well-lit room with large windows and trees visible outside. They are smiling and standing together after a roundtable discussion on the circular economy. Prominent figures include Mary Creagh and representatives from various environmental organisations.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Deposit return systems slash litter: 🚮 Ireland: Beverage litter halved in <1 year. 🚯 Latvia: 56% less litter on coasts. ♻️ Queensland: 41% drop in container litter. Explore the workings of deposit return systems in our Global Deposit Book: www.reloopplatform.org/global-depos...

A green infographic illustrating the positive impact of deposit return systems on litter reduction in three regions: Republic of Ireland, Latvia, and Queensland, Australia.

Republic of Ireland: System launched in February 2024. A national litter survey by IBAL in January 2025 showed nearly a 50% reduction in plastic bottle and can litter across over 500 monitored sites.
Latvia: System launched in February 2022. Between 2021 and 2023, beverage container litter across 17 coastal sites decreased by 56%. Further reductions: 52% for cans, 61% for PET bottles, and 28% for glass.
Queensland, Australia: System launched in November 2018. An analysis of the Keep Australia Beautiful National Litter Index found a 41% decrease in deposit beverage container litter between the 2017/18 and 2018/19 surveys.
The infographic highlights the effectiveness of deposit return systems in reducing beverage-related litter.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

With a 92% return rate, Slovakia's deposit return system has stopped over three billion beverage containers from being burned, littered, or lost to the environment. 🔎 Learn more about systems worldwide in Reloop’s Global Deposit Book. www.reloopplatform.org/global-depos...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

As we welcome 2025, we’re excited to mark Reloop’s 10th year! We thank our collaborators, partners, and the team for their continued support as we strive for a world in which resources remain resources. Wishing you a prosperous 2025, from everyone at Reloop 🎉✨ #HappyNewYear

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

As the working year draws to a close, we’d like to thank our collaborators and partners for their support throughout 2024. Wishing you a wonderful festive season and best wishes for a successful 2025! 🎄✨

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🌍♻️ The Global Deposit Book 2024 is here! Deposit return systems are proven to boost recycling, cut waste, and tackle litter. This essential resource highlights how these programmes drive meaningful change globally. Download your copy and explore in full 👇 www.reloopplatform.org/global-depos...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

📢 New Report: The 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 is available now. We’re delighted to announce the release of the fifth edition of our flagship report, offering a comprehensive global overview of deposit return systems. Explore our #GlobalDepositBook now 👇 www.reloopplatform.org/global-depos...

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Congratulations Ireland 🥳 : Another big milestone for the deposit system operated by Re-turn: Over 750 million bottles and cans have been returned since its launch on 1st February 2024. 💖 The Return for Children initiative has also raised €83,000 thanks to the donation of 546,000 containers.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🎙️ New Episode Alert! Redemption, the podcast designed to save the planet presents Reuse Stories from Around the World – Part 2, this time, exploring how reuse systems can drive change through equity, inclusion, and community-led solutions. 🌎 Tune in here: bit.ly/3V7UnlC

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Thank you to Innovation Norway and Ambassador Anne Kari H. Ovind for an inspiring event on Asian leadership and the global plastics challenge. A key takeaway: the need for global rules to boost investment in a truly circular economy. #INC5 #GlobalPlasticsTreaty

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