{"id":8682,"date":"2025-04-09T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/?p=8682"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T09:23:23","slug":"portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Portugal&#8217;s Deposit Return Scheme in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The preparation of Portugal\u2019s national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage containers in 2026 was announced in a recent <a href=\"https:\/\/sensoneo.com\/portugal-deposit-return-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">publication<\/a> 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.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/#A_Major_Development_in_Waste_Management\" >A Major Development in Waste Management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/#Pioneering_Change_in_Southern_Europe\" >Pioneering Change in Southern Europe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/#A_Robust_Digital_System_for_Efficient_Recycling\" >A Robust Digital System for Efficient Recycling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/#HoReCa_Sector_Integration\" >HoReCa Sector Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/portugal-s-deposit-return-scheme-in-2026\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Major_Development_in_Waste_Management\"><\/span><strong>A Major Development in Waste Management<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Portugal\u2019s decision to establish a nationwide DRS marks a <strong>pivotal advancement<\/strong> in sustainability for the region. <a href=\"https:\/\/sdrportugal.pt\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SDR Portugal<\/a> will oversee the program, while <a href=\"https:\/\/sensoneo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sensoneo<\/a> has been selected to provide the necessary IT infrastructure, further proving the company\u2019s role as a key technology partner in the field of deposit systems across multiple European countries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pioneering_Change_in_Southern_Europe\"><\/span><strong>Pioneering Change in Southern Europe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As the <strong>first large country in continental Southern Europe<\/strong> to launch a comprehensive DRS, Portugal is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable waste management. While Malta was the first Mediterranean nation to implement such a system in 2022, Portugal\u2019s model is expected to have broader regional influence, potentially <strong>guiding countries like Spain, France, and Italy <\/strong>in their own waste reduction efforts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1024x810.png\" alt=\"Portugal's Deposit Return Scheme in 2026 - depiction of hand returning bottle in DRS\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-768x607.png 768w, https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1536x1214.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Robust_Digital_System_for_Efficient_Recycling\"><\/span><strong>A Robust Digital System for Efficient Recycling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sensoneo\u2019s <strong>digital platform <\/strong>will be important to the success of Portugal\u2019s DRS, overseeing all operational aspects, including the logistics behind the collection and processing of returned containers. The system will enable efficient tracking of collected materials, as well as streamlined warehouse and transport management. Additionally, various <strong>mobile applications<\/strong> will be incorporated to improve engagement and facilitate efficient participation among all stakeholders in the recycling process.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HoReCa_Sector_Integration\"><\/span><strong>HoReCa Sector Integration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A distinctive feature of Portugal\u2019s DRS is its <strong>inclusion of the HoReCa sector<\/strong>\u2014hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses. Drawing from experiences in Malta, where the involvement of this industry significantly bolstered the system\u2019s efficiency. This integration is expected to enhance overall system performance and contribute to achieving ambitious recycling targets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Portugal&#8217;s upcoming Deposit Return Scheme marks a major step in sustainability for the country and Southern Europe. By using the Sensoneo\u2019s digital platform, integrating the HoReCa sector, and establishing widespread collection points, Portugal aims to boost system efficiency and achieve ambitious recycling targets, positioning itself as a regional leader in waste management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The preparation of Portugal\u2019s 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. &nbsp; A Major Development in Waste Management&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":8676,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8682","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-en","category-drs-waste-en","category-28","category-544","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8682","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8682"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8682\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8685,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8682\/revisions\/8685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8682"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8682"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packlab.gr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8682"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}