[WEBINAR] Circular Islands: Key takeaways from the webinar on Small Island Developing States, marine litter and Deposit Return Systems (DRS)

by Esther | Feb 24, 2026 | Webinar, Webinar

Circular Islands: Key takeaways from the webinar on Small Island Developing States, marine litter and Deposit Return Systems (DRS) By Martín Valese Islands and remote territories bear an environmental burden they did not generate in proportion: marine litter arrives...

If we were to design a DRS for the Global South, how would we do it?

by Esther | Feb 19, 2026 | Workshop

If we were to design a DRS for the Global South, how would we do it? By Joan Marc Simon This is a conversation we have had with many people in Europe over the past years. The first instinct is always to look at the best-performing systems in the Global North and try...

Key lessons from a global conversation on reuse and deposit return systems

by Esther | Jan 12, 2026 | Opinion Article

Key lessons from a global conversation on reuse and deposit return systems By Martín Valese On the 3rd of December, the Global DRS Platform hosted a webinar on reuse and returnable packaging, bringing together voices from different countries and sectors. We heard from...

[WEBINAR] How deposit systems accelerate returnable packaging worldwide

by Esther | Dec 16, 2025 | Webinar

How deposit systems accelerate returnable packaging worldwide Why to watch this webinar? Learn how deposit return systems (DRS) are driving the adoption of reusable packaging around the world. Explore successful case studies from regions like Argentina,...

Reuse Rising: Going Back to the Roots of a Circular Future

by Esther | Sep 19, 2025 | News

Reuse Rising: Going Back to the Roots of a Circular Future By GlobalDRSPlatform  Across the world, reuse systems are gaining momentum. From refillable bottles to city-wide reusable cup schemes, communities, businesses, and policymakers are rediscovering the power of...