Refreshment focuses on the water dispenser/cooler, office coffee service and vending sectors, while also taking an in-depth look into products for vending from bottled water and drinks, to snacks and confectionery. It also focuses on hydration, health and wellness, new technologies and environmental and social responsibility issues.
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Austria’s DRS marks successful first year with over 1.2 billion containers returned
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 partners with iMedia to support rollout of GreenBottle recycling kiosks in Poland
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.
Rekbot partners with Arbor to support Poland’s upcoming deposit return system
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.
June 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you monthly updates on the latest news and insights from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What vending and beverage companies need to know
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 to launch deposit return scheme in 2026
Portugal will introduce its national deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage packaging in 2026.
March 2025: Key updates from the vending, coffee and water sectors
Refreshment brings you the latest updates from our member associations in the vending, coffee and water sectors.
Reverse vending: Driving a greener future
Refreshment takes a look at the possibilities RVMs offer for improving sustainable practices and the barriers to their implementation.
Welsh government withdraws from UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme
The Welsh government has announced its decision to withdraw from the proposed UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Cork Airport becomes first in Ireland to launch RVMs for Deposit Return Scheme
Cork Airport has introduced Ireland’s first reverse vending machines (RVMs) at a transport hub as part of the Deposit Return Scheme.
Tomra introduces R2 reverse vending machine for smaller stores
Tomra has introduced a new reverse vending machine (RVM), called TOMRA R2.
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