Deposit Return Scheme Surpasses 20 Million Drinks Containers Collected Since Launch
· Total number of containers returned since launch is 21,018,360 · Re-turn recorded its highest daily collection rate on Friday, March 29, with 1.2 Million drinks containers collected · Over 2.2 million drinks containers were collected over the course of the long St Patrick’s weekend (16 – 18 March) Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, Re-turn, has achieved […]
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Builds Momentum: Over 5 Million Drinks Containers Collected Since Launch
· Bumper Weekend (9th-10th March) with nearly 1 million drinks containers returned · Ireland surpassed February’s total of 2 million drinks containers returned in first seven days of March · Daily return numbers grow from thousands in early February to hundreds of thousands in March Re-turn, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme has now collected over 5.6 […]
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme Guidance for Consumers
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is now live nationwide. Re-turn has shared further guidance for consumers on how the Scheme works and how to get your deposit refund. My drinks container did not have a Re-turn logo on it, but I was still charged a deposit. Why? Should consumers be charged a deposit on a drinks […]
Guidance for Irish Consumers on Deposit Return Scheme
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is live. The operator of the nationwide scheme, Re-turn, has the following guidance for consumers. What will I pay? A deposit of 15 cents will apply to each drinks container from 150ml – 500mls and a deposit of 25 cents for drinks containers over 500ml to 3 litres. How will I get my […]
Irish Beverage Council and Drinks Ireland welcome the launch of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)
The Irish Beverage Council and Drinks Ireland, the Ibec groups representing the non-alcohol and alcohol beverage industries on the Island of Ireland, welcome the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in Ireland, following a long-term constructive and dynamic partnership across industry, Government, and NGOs. DRS represents a significant change in how beverage manufacturers, retailers, […]
No Bottles or Cans Purchased Before 1 February Eligible for Deposit Refund
This Thursday, 1 February, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live. The operator of the nationwide scheme, Re-turn, is advising that only bottles and cans purchased after 1 February are eligible for a deposit refund, as these drinks containers will have had a deposit charged. Niamh Kelly, Head of Marketing and Communications for Re-turn, said, “We […]
95% Plan to Engage with Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
94% consider the impact their recycling will have on future generations 82% support the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme Over three-quarters of consumers believe they can make a difference to the environment by recycling drinks containers Re-turn, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live on 1 February 2024. From this date onwards, when consumers purchase […]
Guidance for Irish Consumers Ahead of February’s Deposit Return Scheme Introduction
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live on 1 February 2024. From this date onwards, when consumers purchase a drink in a plastic bottle or aluminium can that features the Re-turn logo, they will pay a fully refundable deposit in addition to the price of the drink. The operator of the nationwide scheme, Re-turn, has some […]