EU Commission’s Proposal on Harmonised PPWR Packaging Labelling Requirements
Overview of PPWR packaging labelling requirements, including EU recycling symbols, compostable labels and digital options.
Ανακύκλωση: Σε Εφαρμογή το Νέο Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης (DRS) στην Ελλάδα
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…
Countries with DRS Linked to Major Drop in Beach Litter
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…
UK DMO to Run New Deposit Return Scheme
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.…
Portugal’s Deposit Return Scheme in 2026
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 Enhances Plastic Waste Management Rules
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…
PackUK: New Scheme Administrator for pEPR
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…
New DRS in England and Northern Ireland
Following last year’s announcement of the UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launch in October 2027, the UK Government has formally introduced new regulations for a DRS, aimed at improving recycling rates for single-use drink containers in England and Northern Ireland. While the initiative marks a significant step toward tackling waste, industry leaders have raised concerns…
Λεπτομέρειες για το Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης στις Συσκευασίες Ποτών (DRS)
Με την εφαρμογή του συστήματος επιστροφής εγγύησης (ΣΕΕ) για συσκευασίες ποτών μιας χρήσης από πλαστικό και μέταλλο να πλησιάζει, αναλύουμε όλες τις λεπτομέρειες σχετικά με τις υποχρεώσεις καταναλωτών και προμηθευτών, καθώς και το εγγυοδοτικό αντίτιμο, αλλά και τα σημεία και τρόπους επιστροφής των συσκευασιών. Τι είναι το Σύστημα Επιστροφής Εγγύησης; Το σύστημα επιστροφής εγγύησης…
Belgium Strengthens Packaging Waste Regulations for Businesses
Belgium has introduced stricter national regulations regarding packaging waste management to promote sustainability and enhance recycling efforts. These updated laws require businesses to adhere more strictly to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, ensuring greater accountability in the lifecycle management of packaging materials. The Evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) The EPR system, originally…
Launch Of Innovative Reusable Packaging Scheme in UK
Ocado Retail, a prominent UK online supermarket, has partnered with the UK Refill Coalition to introduce a reusable packaging scheme for online shopping. This initiative aims to reduce the use of single-use plastics, aligning with the growing demand for eco-friendly shopping solutions. The Reusable Packaging Scheme The new scheme, which was launched in August…
Scotland’s Returnable Packaging Pilot Scheme
The Highland Community Waste Partnership (HCWP) has launched an innovative pilot scheme in collaboration with Vytal, a German sustainable packaging company. This initiative aims to promote the use of returnable packaging across Scotland, encouraging businesses to reduce single-use packaging waste. The Returnable Packaging Scheme The pilot scheme seeks to enlist 20 businesses across both…