Reverse vending - news
Austria launches new deposit return scheme for recycling single-use drink containers
The new deposit return scheme (DRS) for single-use drink packaging made of PET bottles and aluminum cans starts in Austria on 1 of January 2025.
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Deposit return scheme in Romania reaches 84% collection rate in the first year
30 November marks one year since the launch of the deposit return system (DRS) in Romania, promoting the separate collection of drink containers for recycling.
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TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine launches with Digital Vouchers and expanded charity donation
TOMRA introduces a brand new user experience for convenience and community in drink container recycling
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TOMRA appointed sole reverse vending solutions provider for upcoming deposit return scheme in Tasmania, Australia
Australian state appoints global reverse vending leader for drink container recycling technology
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Over 500,000 container return sessions take place daily through TOMRA reverse vending machines in Romania
80% of reverse vending machines provided by the company are found within major retail chains, while 20% are in independent stores
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TOMRA Collection opens office in Athens, Greece
TOMRA Collection has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a circular economy in Greece with the official opening of a new office in Athens.
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TOMRA RollPac reverse vending backroom wins prestigious Red Dot design award
TOMRA’s new backroom storage solution wins second international award for design
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Polling shows strong UK public support for deposit return scheme roll out
TOMRA and Turnpike partner in Sweden to digitize reverse vending for real-time recycling notifications
TOMRA and Turnpike have collaborated to provide retailers in Sweden with real-time notifications about reverse vending status, direct to their smartwatches.
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TOMRA RollPac wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024
TOMRA’s new backroom storage solution has won the 2024 iF DESIGN AWARD, receiving international recognition for design and user experience.
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New line of compact, innovative, and affordable reverse vending machines launches in Ireland
New line of compact, innovative, and affordable reverse vending machines launches in Ireland
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TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine makes leap forward in design and usability
Market tests begin for innovative multi-feed solution for drink container recycling
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Ireland kicks off new deposit return scheme for drink container recycling on 1 February
TOMRA helps retailers prepare to become collection points
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TOMRA launches RollPac first ever reverse vending backroom for roller cages
Storage solution reduces in-store footprint and takes drink container recycling to new heights – literally
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Milestone 500 TOMRA R1 reverse vending machines installed
Multi-feed returns of drink containers for recycling hits new records in Northern Europe
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Hungary launches new deposit return scheme for drink container recycling
TOMRA partners in roll-out of return technology
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TOMRA welcomes today’s launch of Romania’s deposit return scheme
New recycling program for 7 billion drinks containers kicks off to boost recycling and meet collection targets
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TOMRA to equip Consignaction's return centers for the second phase of the modernization of the deposit return system in Quebec
Global reverse vending leader to provide equipment and service for expanded drink container recycling program Canadian province
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TOMRA Cleanaway on board as Victoria’s container deposit return scheme launches in Australia today
TOMRA Cleanaway serves as a network operator for new drink container recycling system
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TOMRA is preparing with MOHU for Hungary’s upcoming deposit return scheme launch in January 2024
Preparations are under way for MOHU and TOMRA to provide reverse vending systems for the return of beverage PET bottles, cans and glass bottles across Hungary for the deposit return system set to launch on 1 January 2024.
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TOMRA previews five new reverse vending concepts for drink container recycling at EuroShop
First look at next-generation hardware, service and digital solutions for retailers
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87% of drink container recyclers spend their deposit refund in store, new survey finds
TOMRA releases study of European consumers’ recycling habits and attitudes at EuroShop retail fair
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European retailers get early look at reverse vending and deposit return at EuroShop
Insight into drink container recycling programs and equipment at world’s largest retail trade fair
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TOMRA, leading provider of reverse vending solutions, opens office in Portugal
Office and showroom open in Ericeira
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Supermarkets can now offer digital recycling refunds through their store loyalty programs
TOMRA launches Digital Payout API to enable integration of electronic payout for a more convenient and environment-friendly container recycling experience
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Latvia today launches new container deposit return system with TOMRA
Global reverse vending leader rolls out return locations across the country for drink container recycling.
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New deposit return system for beverage containers launches in Slovakia
A new deposit return system to encourage recycling of empty drink containers kicked off in Slovakia on Saturday, January 1, 2022. What awaits consumers and the stores serving as container return points, and how will the entire system work? Read the detailed Q&A about Slovakia’s brand new deposit system
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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
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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.
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New Zealand announces deposit return system for drink containers
Government opens consultation for recycling system design initiatives
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Senior Minister of State Dr Amy Khor and Norway Ambassador to open TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre in Singapore
Singapore to be TOMRA Collection’s launchpad to expand presence in the region
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Introducing material circularity initiative, Retility
Set up as a means to recycle and reuse materials from retired TOMRA technology, the new scalable, open-access ecosystem has widespread potential to manage the recycling of quality-assured, premium black plastic across a range of industries.
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Tomorrow the Netherlands expands their deposit return scheme to include beverage cans
Drink container recycling program expands to more container types from April 1, to drive circular economy
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myTOMRA deposit return system app reaches 10 million user sessions
TOMRA marks five years since the launch of the consumer fintech app for drink container recycling and examines its evolution and milestones
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TOMRA launches market’s smallest three-material reverse vending machine
Retailers inspire new super compact TOMRA M1, making drink container recycling easier for convenience stores
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Deposit return system kicks off in Portugal with TOMRA for campus recycling
Global reverse vending leader and Nova School of Business & Economics launch deposit return scheme
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SodaStream and TOMRA partner up for CO2 cylinder returns to reverse vending machines
The reverse vending machines will enable SodaStream customers to easily return their empty carbonating CO2 gas cylinders at SodaStream retailers.
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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.
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