Deposit return systems Secrets to successful deposit return systems February 24, 2021 The world’s highest-performing deposit return systems (DRS) for can and bottle recycling have four success factors in common. A new research paper has found the following to be the main…
Circular Economy Loblaw and Loop make good on reusable packaging promise February 2, 2021 TerraCycle’s Loop retail program is launching in Canada, with Loblaw as the first retail partner. Initially rolling out to residents in most of Ontario, customers can shop for food…
Deposit return systems Propane tank supplier launches return program January 20, 2021 From campsites to tailgate parties, one-pound propane tanks are the popular way to fuel portable BBQ’s, camp stoves and lanterns. They are so popular, it’s estimated that over 40 million…
Awards TOMRA New York Recycling wins 2020 Environmental Sustainability Leadership Award December 29, 2020 SCHNECTADY, NY — TOMRA New York Recycling (TNYR) has been recognized with the 2020 Sustainability Leadership Award by the New York Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3), in the…
Deposit return systems Fast recycling comes to Big White November 27, 2020 The collection centre is solar powered and open 12 hours a day. BIG WHITE, B.C. – Recycling just got more convenient at Big White. Residents, skiers…
Deposit return systems Tim Hortons piloting container deposit program October 23, 2020 TORONTO – Tim Hortons is partnering with TerraCycle’s zero-waste platform, Loop, to pilot a program that will give customers the option of paying a deposit and receiving reusable and…
Deposit return systems Reverse vending for soda cartridges October 7, 2020 Reverse vending machines help with physical distancing as well as deposit returns. SHELTON, Connecticut – SodaStream and Tomra are piloting a solution for in-store return of used CO2 cylinders. The…
Deposit return systems Return-It upgrades B.C. container return system July 10, 2020 BURNABY, B.C. – British Columbia’s industry-run deposit return organization Return-It is modernizing the province’s beverage container recycling system. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Return-It has been adapting…
COVID-19 Bottled up frustration for PET June 17, 2020 Changes in tourism and travel due to the pandemic will affect pries and supply of PET resin feedstocks
Deposit return systems Netherlands introducing small-bottle DRS May 6, 2020 In the Netherlands, a deposit return system for small plastic bottles will come into effect on the 1st of July 2021, the Dutch State Secretary for Infrastructure and Water Management,…
