The UK has confirmed a flat 20p deposit for all in-scope drink containers ahead of the October 2027 launch of its Deposit Return Scheme. The decision simplifies implementation for producers and retailers, with the return handling fee still to be finalised.
As the May 31, 2026, unified deadline approaches for six U.S. states, producers must finalize 2025 supply data for the Circular Action Alliance. Failure to report accurate packaging metrics now risks immediate daily fines.
Portugal has officially launched “Volta”, a Deposit Return Scheme using the €0.10 incentive and real-time barcode tracking to meet the 2029 recycling targets.
The UK’s packaging landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the full implementation of pEPR. Transitioning from flat fees to a data-driven RAG rating system, the government has essentially turned packaging design into a matter of financial risk management.
A broad coalition of European packaging organizations has called on EU policymakers to anchor the upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) in the legal framework of the EU Single Market.
Overview of PPWR packaging labelling requirements, including EU recycling symbols, compostable labels and digital options.
Μετά από καθυστερήσεις ετών, το Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης (Deposit Return System – DRS) παίρνει επιτέλους μορφή και στην Ελλάδα με την ίδρυση της DRS Hellas A.E.. Ο νέος φορέας θα αναλάβει τη λειτουργία του πανελλαδικού συστήματος επιστροφής πλαστικών και μεταλλικών συσκευασιών ποτών, ενθαρρύνοντας τους καταναλωτές να επιστρέφουν τις άδειες συσκευασίες τους και να λαμβάνουν πίσω…
A global review of waste and pollution data has revealed that countries with deposit return schemes (DRS) see significantly less drinks container litter on their beaches. According to circular economy organization Reloop, nations that have adopted these systems report, on average, a 54% reduction in beverage container waste in coastal areas. Drastic Cut in…
The UK Government, alongside Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, and Scottish Ministers, has selected the UK Deposit Management Organization (UK DMO) to administer the forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Covering England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, this marks a pivotal move towards enhancing recycling infrastructure for single-use plastic and metal beverage containers.…
The preparation of Portugal’s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage containers in 2026 was announced in a recent publication by Sensoneo. This initiative aims to enhance recycling efforts, minimize waste, and serve as a model for other Southern European nations looking to implement similar environmental measures. A Major Development in Waste Management…
India has introduced amendments to its Plastic Waste Management Rules, aiming to improve traceability and compliance in the packaging sector. The updated regulations, announced by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, require that plastic packaging include specific identification information such as barcodes, QR codes, or unique numbers. These updates are intended to increase…
The UK has launched PackUK, a scheme administrator dedicated to managing the Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR). Officially introduced on January 21, 2025, this initiative aims to promote sustainability and shift the financial burden of packaging waste management from taxpayers and local authorities to the businesses that produce and distribute packaging materials. Implementing…