From launch, the Welsh DRS will cover single-use PET plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles.

The Vending & Automated Retail Association (AVA) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement of the deposit return scheme’s official name, Exchange for Change, as consultation on the scheme continues.

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has unveiled Exchange for Change as its new trading name, marking a key step in preparations for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.

Austria’s nationwide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has completed its first year with strong public support and impressive collection results, surpassing 1.2 billion returned PET bottles and aluminium cans by the end of November.

Bixolon Europe has partnered with Polish IT company iMedia and systems integrator Hant to supply receipt printing technology for GreenBottle, a nationwide network of reverse vending machines collecting PET bottles and cans.

Poland is set to launch a nationwide deposit return system (DRS) in 2026, and reverse vending machine manufacturer Rekbot has partnered with industrial computing specialist Arbor to accelerate deployment of its new technology.

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After years of consultation, delay and debate, the UK government has officially confirmed that a deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in England and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2027.

Portugal will introduce its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026.

Refreshment brings you the latest updates from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.

Refreshment takes a look at the possibilities RVMs offer for improving sustainable practices and the barriers to their implementation.

The Welsh government has announced its decision to withdraw from the proposed UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).