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UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 2d

Circular systems like this are the way of the future, and Reloop expects to see more of them across Europe as businesses back them and regulators introduce supportive policies.

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In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned

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The evidence is in: What the data says about bottle bills, litter and the economy

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UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe @unesda.bsky.social · 17d

📘 New release: the #DRSPlaybook!

✅ Commissioned by UNESDA and NMWE from OLHC consultants, this playbook is a comprehensive guide to developing, financing, and operating new and efficient #DepositReturnSchemes (DRS) in Europe.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 13d

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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Retorna @retorna.org · 16d

Los datos en Europa, Australia y Estados Unidos demuestran que vender las bebidas con depósito, como tiene que hacer España a partir de noviembre del año que viene, reducen los residuos abandonados en un 50%. Vía @reloop.bsky.social #SDDR #residuos #plásticos

Deposit systems cut beverage container litter by 50% or more while reducing clean-up costs for taxpayers. Samantha Milette and Clarissa Morawski explore the latest evidence and what it means for U.S. ...

A brief look at some recent developments in Australia

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 16d

📢In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Rob Kelman shares thoughts on multiple states in Australia including wine and spirits in container return schemes, Tasmania’s operations so far, and South Australia’s ban on the iconic soy-sauce fish packet. 🐟

🎧 www.reloopplatform.org/recent-devel...

Shraddha Kumar checks in with Robert Kelman on the latest from Australia: states moving to include wine & spirit bottles in container deposit schemes, Tasmania’s strong early returns and why refund va...

Parliament adopts new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste | News | European Parliament

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 28d

✅ Producers of textiles will now be responsible for financing the collection, sorting, and recycling of clothing, footwear, accessories, linens and more, through new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes to be set up within 30 months of the directive’s entry into force.

On Tuesday, Parliament gave its final green light to new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.

www.europarl.europa.eu

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · 28d

📢 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.

Confirmation that deposit return systems drastically reduce litter

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Aug 21

🎙️ 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 · Jun 3

🚨 We've launched our latest report: Littered with Evidence: Proof that Deposit Return Systems Work

Not had time to read the full report? No problem... In our latest episode of the Reloop Brief, Reloop's Clarissa Morawski highlights the key takeaways in just ten minutes.

👉 reloopplatform.org/litter

New global analysis confirms deposit return systems drastically reduce beverage container litter.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 23

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?

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www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10

Reloop's work on the UN's global plastics treaty to reduce plastic pollution.

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Aug 6

🎧 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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Rachael Revesz @rachaelrevesz.bsky.social · Aug 5

Are people... flossing in public? Now, 22 orgs, charities and community groups have signed an open letter calling to ban single use dental flossers, or dental 'harps' - a growing feature on our beaches and streets. #dontflossandtoss #singleuseplastic #litter

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 31

Reloop and 20+ leading organisations have urged the UK Government to back a strong #GlobalPlasticsTreaty at next week’s INC-5.2 talks in Geneva in an open letter.

www.everydayplastic.org/blog/ngo-ope...

UN Plastic Treaty

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

A brief look at Reusable Beverage Containers

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 22

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 · Jul 16

🎧 New Episode: Anna Larsson, Reloop’s Director of Circular Economy Development, looks at the decline of reusable beverage containers and what can be done.

💡 Deposit return systems, upcoming EU regulations and HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café/Catering). They all play a key role.

Reloop's Director of Circular Economy Development, Anna Larsson, sheds light on why there has been a decline in the reusable beverage containers, and what can be done to reverse it.

Wales to align Deposit Return Scheme launch date with rest of UK

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Zero Waste Europe @zerowasteeurope.eu · Jul 14

🎉 Welkom Zero Waste Nederland!

Now part of the #ZeroWaste Europe network: 76 local communities & 80,000+ people mobilised across NL!

From engaging campaigns to strong municipal collaboration, they're leading waste prevention by example.♻️
🔗Get to know them: zurl.co/nPkvW

#MovementBuilding

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 11

Positive news for the UK Deposit Return System 👇

The Welsh Government has announced plans to align its Deposit Return Scheme implementation date with the rest of the UK.

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Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 10

📢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...

Webinar: Littered with evidence

Reloop @reloop.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join our webinar to learn more about global litter data.

We’re bringing together leading experts and advocates who are using hard data to challenge assumptions, shape smarter policies and hold polluters accountable.

📅 Wednesday, 23 July
🕒 3.00 PM (CET)
📍 Online

In-depth webinar exploring the findings of our latest global analysis on the effectiveness of deposit return systems in tackling drinks-related litter.