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[WEBINAR] Writing the Rules: 8 Lessons for designing DRS legislation that works
Writing the Rules: 8 Lessons for Designing DRS Legislation That Works By Martín ValeseAs interest in Deposit Return Systems (DRS) continues to grow across the Global South, one question is becoming increasingly important: what makes a DRS law successful? That was the...
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[WEBINAR] More than cans and bottles: New frontiers for DRS innovation
More Than Cans and Bottles: New Frontiers for DRS Innovation: Key takeaways By Martín ValeseDeposit systems are often associated with beverage containers. However, the underlying logic goes far beyond this use case. In the webinar “Beyond Beverages: Exploring Deposit...
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[WEBINAR] Circular Islands: Key takeaways from the webinar on Small Island Developing States, marine litter and Deposit Return Systems (DRS)
Circular Islands: Key takeaways from the webinar on Small Island Developing States, marine litter and Deposit Return Systems (DRS) By Martín ValeseIslands 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?
If we were to design a DRS for the Global South, how would we do it? By Joan Marc SimonThis 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 to...
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...