More regions are introducing deposit return schemes (DRSs) for drink container reuse and recycling, with retailers often serving as locations where consumers can return their containers. In regions preparing for DRS, now is the time to understand how the system will work, and how to choose the right reverse vending machine (RVM) for drink container returns.
Områ, Norway’s national sorting facility for plastic packaging and a joint venture between TOMRA and Norwegian PRO Plastretur, marks its first year of operation on November 5, 2026. Since operations began, Områ has received more than 55,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste - equivalent to 10 kg of plastic waste for every person in Norway.
Global reverse vending leader to provide equipment and service for expanded drink container recycling program Canadian province
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A look at TOMRA’s advanced collection, sorting and processing solutions that enable the circular economy – with sensor technology at their heart.
Learn how the deposit return scheme in New South Wales transformed recycling habits, doubling beverage container recycling rates and significantly reducing litter across the state.
Mixed waste contains recyclable plastics that can still be recovered, graded and recycled into valuable new materials. TOMRA’s new whitepaper explains how integrated resource systems can turn this overlooked stream into a circular-economy opportunity.
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) begins applying across the European Union today. The same packaging rules will now apply in every Member State. This is one of the most significant changes to European packaging policy in decades.
Slovaks have returned three quarters of a billion beverage containers, with a return rate over 70% — exceeding the goal of 60% set for the first year of the new deposit return scheme.
Government opens consultation for recycling system design initiatives
Following an initial pilot last season, Vålerenga football club in Oslo has since May expanded its TOMRA Reuse reusable cup system to the full Intility Arena stadium.
Drink container recycling program expands to more container types from April 1, to drive circular economy
Regarded as the world role model for beverage container recovery and recycling, Norway’s deposit return system is one of the most efficient in the world.
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