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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Deposit Return Scheme
Wales secures go-ahead for DRS with glass bottles included
From launch, the Welsh DRS will cover single-use PET plastic bottles, aluminium and steel cans and glass bottles.
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.
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.
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).
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