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Deposit Return Scheme
UK's deposit return scheme confirmed: What vending and beverage companies need to know
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.

Reverse vending
Portugal to launch deposit return scheme in 2026
Portugal to launch deposit return scheme in 2026

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

Reverse vending
Welsh government withdraws from UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme
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).

Reverse vending
Cork Airport becomes first in Ireland to launch RVMs for Deposit Return Scheme
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.

Reverse vending
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