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Key lessons from a global conversation on reuse and deposit return systems
Key lessons from a global conversation on reuse and deposit return systems By Martín ValeseOn 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...
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[WEBINAR] How deposit systems accelerate returnable packaging worldwide
How deposit systems accelerate returnable packaging worldwideWhy 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, Indonesia,Egypt...
Reuse Rising: Going Back to the Roots of a Circular Future
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...
Of islands, pollution and the road to ‘de-plasticization’.
Of islands, pollution, and the path toward 'deplasticization' By Lucía Norris (Galapagos Conservation Trust)Over six years ago, at Galapagos Conservation Trust, together with the Galapagos National Park Directorate (DPNG in Spanish) and local partners, we created the...
Why We Need to Shift Toward Reuse — Not Just in the Philippines
Why We Need to Shift Toward Reuse — Not Just in the Philippines By Sonia Mendoza, Chairman of Mother Earth FoundationFossil fuel companies estimate that the total volume of plastic production ever produced will reach 34.000 million tons - over 4x of current...
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[WEBINAR] Become an Expert in Deposit and Return Systems with the DRS Academy
Do you want to dive deeper into the DRS Academy? 🔗 [DRS Academy]🔗 [Access to course 1]🔗 [Handbook]Training Experts to Drive Effective, Inclusive and Sustainable DRS SolutionsEarlier this month, Martin Valese and Kaisa Karjalainen hosted a webinar to introduce the DRS...
Launch of Global Deposit and Return Platform
LaunchHere you’ll find the video from the launch in five different languages (Original, Arabic, English, French, Indonesian and Spanish), and also the collected questions and answers from webinar attendees.Here, you can choose to listen specifically to one of the...
Reusable Cups for Festivals and Events
The ProblemFestivals and large events generate substantial single-use plastic waste due to beverage consumption, which is a staple at various types of gatherings—from rock and art festivals to food fairs. For security reasons, attendees are often prohibited from...
Refill Stations for Cleaning Products with Returnable Containers
The ProblemCleaning products are typically packaged in single-use plastic containers, which contribute heavily to plastic littering globally. These containers, often discarded after a single use, accumulate in landfills and natural environments, causing long-term...