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Ireland’s Record Returns Over half a billion containers returned since the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme

Over 500 million drinks containers have been returned since the scheme launched on February 1, 2024. There are now 2,567… Continue reading Ireland’s Record Returns Over half a billion containers returned since the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme

Return your plastic bottles and cans for charity at this year’s Electric Picnic!

Aychin Pitse (Age 4) is pictured at the announcement of ‘Return for Children’, a new charity fundraising initiative in partnership between Re-turn and six of Ireland’s national children’s charities - Barnardos Ireland, Barretstown, Childline by ISPCC, Jack and Jill, LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, and Make-A-Wish Ireland. ‘Return for Children’ will provide attendees at participating events with the option to donate their bottle and can deposits at designated Re-turn bins. All proceeds collected will be shared with all the charities. Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

With this year’s Electric Picnic set to take place on 16-18 August, Re-turn, operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, is… Continue reading Return your plastic bottles and cans for charity at this year’s Electric Picnic!

Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme marks six months in operation

Aychin Pitse (Age 4) is pictured at the announcement of ‘Return for Children’, a new charity fundraising initiative in partnership between Re-turn and six of Ireland’s national children’s charities - Barnardos Ireland, Barretstown, Childline by ISPCC, Jack and Jill, LauraLynn Children’s Hospice, and Make-A-Wish Ireland. ‘Return for Children’ will provide attendees at participating events with the option to donate their bottle and can deposits at designated Re-turn bins. All proceeds collected will be shared with all the charities. Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

1 August 2024: Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme has experienced rapid adoption in its first six months of operation. Re-turn, operator… Continue reading Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme marks six months in operation

Return your bottles and cans to make a difference to a child’s life

Pictured (L-R) are Susan McQuaid-O’Dwyer, Make a Wish Ireland, Deirdre Walsh, Jack and Jill, Mary Gamble, Barnardos, Tim O’Dea, Barretstown, Kerry McLaverty, LauraLynn Children’s Hospice and John Church, Childline by ISPCC, at the announcement of ‘Return for Children’, a new charity fundraising initiative in partnership between Re-turn and six of Ireland’s national children’s charities. ‘Return for Children’ will provide attendees at participating events with the option to donate their bottle and can deposits at designated Re-turn bins. All proceeds collected will be shared with all the charities. Re-turn Picture Conor McCabe Photography.

New charity campaign ‘Return for Children’ to support six of Ireland’s national children’s charities at selected events across the country… Continue reading Return your bottles and cans to make a difference to a child’s life