Reverse vending News 2021

Man pouring bottles into R1 reverse vending machine

New way to return containers set to change consumer recycling behavior in Germany, Denmark and Netherlands

Launch of TOMRA R1 reverse vending machine for returning over 100 drink containers in one go

Tesco in Slovakia selects TOMRA as reverse vending supplier for upcoming deposit return system

140 reverse vending machines to roll out across supermarket chain to enable beverage container recycling in 2022

A policy to end the plastic paradox: What is the Single-Use Plastics Directive?

More parts of the European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) come into force on 3 July 2021, in wide-reaching legislation that seeks to reduce plastic pollution from plastic products made for single use. Learn more about the Directive, the products impacted, and what it means for plastic beverage containers.

2021 recycling round-up: The future of reverse vending is already here

Convenience, community and digital experiences hit beverage container recycling

Exterior of TOMRA Clean loop recycling center

Clean Loop Recycling Center partners with the Eric Wood Fund

Collaboration allows bottle and can deposit refunds to be directly donated to the foundation.

TOMRA welcomes new launch date for Scotland's deposit return scheme

TOMRA has welcomed the news that Scotland’s “landmark” deposit return scheme (DRS) will be going live on 16th August 2023.

Norwegian prime minister visits TOMRA headquarters for Innovation Norway speech

Erna Solberg delivers first segment in “Innovation Speech 2021” from global resource sustainability company.

"Containers 4 Kids" recycling appeal launches in Australia to brighten the lives of sick kids

Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. In that moment, they often receive a diagnosis that turns their world upside down. Suddenly, smiles disappear, and life is filled with feelings of isolation and loneliness

Enthusiasm for a deposit return scheme in Ireland is growing

Ireland is seeing growing momentum for a deposit return scheme (DRS), with consumers and politicians alike getting behind plans to introduce the scheme in the country

Latvia’s upcoming deposit return system appoints TOMRA as reverse vending provider

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA to start rolling out return technology across the country for beverage container recycling

TOMRA reverse vending machine at Toverland

Recycling deposit bottles gets more fun and convenient at Toverland Amusement Park

TOMRA installs reverse vending machine for on-the-go beverage container recycling in
Netherlands fun park

TOMRA appointed as reverse vending technology provider for new Latvia deposit return system for beverage container recycling

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA today wins tender for reverse vending machines for the return of bottles and cans across the country.

Girls looking in to reverse vending machine

Viridor and TOMRA collaborate on Scottish deposit return scheme project

Viridor and TOMRA have formed a partnership which brings extensive recycling expertise and experience together in a bid for the design, build and operation of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) counting and sorting centres.

TOMRA to host upcoming deposit return systems webinar, "Rewarding Recycling"

Global leader in collecting beverage containers for recycling to share learnings from the world's highest-performing deposit return systems on 23 February

Boys returning bottles at reverse vending machine

TOMRA secures contract with major grocery retailer in Scotland

TOMRA Collection UK & Ireland has signed an agreement with a major grocery retailer to supply reverse vending solutions across its Scottish stores.

TOMRA powers up 100th TOMRA R1 reverse vending machine, for recycling over 100 containers in one go

Coop Obs Amanda supermarket in Norway joins stores offering “multi-feed” solution for a fast, convenient and engaging recycling experience.

TOMRA "Rewarding Recycling" webinar shares best practices in deposit return systems

TOMRA shares the recording and presentation slides from February webinar on learnings from the world's highest-performing deposit return systems

TOMRA reverse vending machine with adidas ad

Less plastic waste, more sustainable kicks: TOMRA helps recyclers trade plastic bottles for sustainable sneakers

TOMRA, in collaboration with adidas and Mojo Supermarket, recently rewarded recyclers for doing good – with the ability to recycle plastic bottles and earn a discount on redesigned, more sustainable sneakers.