Cork Airport becomes first transport hub in Ireland to introduce reverse vending machines as part of Deposit Return Scheme
Cork Airport to introduce Re-turn’s first charity Reverse Vending Machines. Airport has installed two charity reverse vending machines (RVMs) and… Continue reading Cork Airport becomes first transport hub in Ireland to introduce reverse vending machines as part of Deposit Return Scheme
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Consumer News Hub
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is now live! For Guidance on how Deposit Return works, please view our Consumer Guide Here.
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme is now live! For Guidance on how Deposit Return works, please view our Consumer Guide Here.
January 10th, 2024 Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live on 1 February 2024. From this date onwards, when consumers purchase… Continue reading Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme in 3 weeks
Dublin, November 23, 2023: Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, operated by not-for-profit organisation Re-turn, has appointed Ciaran Foley as Chief Executive… Continue reading Re-turn Appoints Ciaran Foley as CEO to lead Ireland’s new Deposit Return Scheme
12 Weeks to Go: Irish Retailers Reminded to Register now for Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
With only 12 weeks remaining before Ireland’s Deposit and Return Scheme goes live, Return are reminding all Retailers who sell… Continue reading 12 Weeks to Go: Irish Retailers Reminded to Register now for Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
The Minister of State with responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, today launched Ireland’s national Deposit Return Scheme… Continue reading Minister Smyth launches Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
Retailer News Hub
Retailer registration closes on 14 December 2023. All Retailers who sell ‘in scope’ drinks containers are legally obliged to register… Continue reading Retailer Journey Guide
Re-turn are pleased to share the Retailer Toolkit Brand assets and RVM Brand Assets with all Retailers preparing for go live of the Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024. Retailers are advised to review the Retailer Toolkit Brand Guidelines which offers guidance on how these brand assets may be used.
The Re-turn team have created a Hospitality Summary Information Guide to assist those involved in HORECA, Food to Go and the Online Food Industry to prepare for go live of the Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024.
If your business sells or otherwise supplies in scope products to a final consumer, you are defined as a ‘Retailer’ and are legally obliged to register with Re-turn.
The Hospitality Summary Information Guide provides details on:
• Hospitality industry legal obligations
• Take Back Exemptions criteria - HORECA, 'Food to Go' and online
• Deposit Charging Exemptions
• Transition Period framework
The Hospitality Summary Information Guide may be accessed here.
Thanks to all those who attended our Take Back Exemptions Webinar on Thursday 24 August. We are delighted to share the slide deck and webinar outcomes with everyone. To view the slide deck, please click here and to view the webinar outcomes, click here. Please note: All ‘Retailers’ that sell ‘in-scope’ drinks containers have a legal obligation to register with Re-turn. Following registration with Re-turn, Retailers can then apply for a Take Back Exemption.
Retailers and Producers can now access the step-by-step guide for online registration. To assist with Retailer registration, please click here and for the video version of the guide, please click here. For Producer and product registration, please click here and for the video version of the guide, please click here.
Re-turn are pleased to share the Retailer Toolkit brand guidelines to assist in creating and raising awareness of the Deposit Return Scheme and the go live date of 1 February 2024. To view the Retailer Toolkit brand guidelines, click here. The Retailer Toolkit brand assets will
Producer News Hub
Over 600 million Plastic Bottles and Cans Brought Back by People in Ireland
Over 600 million drinks containers have been returned since the launch of the Deposit Return Scheme on February 1, 2024.… Continue reading Over 600 million Plastic Bottles and Cans Brought Back by People in Ireland
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
Re-turn is pleased to present our Annual Report for 2023. This report highlights the critical activities undertaken during the preparation… Continue reading Re-turn 2023 Annual Report
Further to our Retailer webinar on 28 March, Re-turn is pleased to share RVM maintenance and troubleshooting tips for retailers… Continue reading RVM Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips
A reminder to all Producers who sell in-scope PET Bottles, Aluminum and Steel cans, you must register with Re-turn and… Continue reading Reminder: Free Product Registration For Re-turn Closes on 31 October
As we prepare to go live on 1 February 2024, it is essential that all in scope drinks containers meet… Continue reading Producer Product Testing Now Open