Deposit Return

“A Deposit Return System means you pay a small deposit when you buy drinks cans or bottles, which you get back when you return them”. #DepositReturn @Deposit_Return

Digital recycled plastics platform @cir_plus enters liquidation German recycled plastics trading platform Cirplus GmbH is entering liquidation, with operations set to cease at the end of March 2026. In a notice issued by the company, it confirmed that it will enter liquidation as of 31 March 2026 following a shareholders’ resolution that was notarised on 6 March 2026. Pending registration in the commercial register, the company will cease all operations from 1 April 2026. Its legal name will change to “cirplus GmbH i.L.” to reflect its liquidation status. Creditors have been asked to contact the company by email to assert and settle any valid claims by 31 March 2027. Subject to the completion of liquidation requirements, the company is expected to be removed from the commercial register from 1 April 2027. Cirplus GmbH Cirplus GmbH was founded in 2018 in Germany by Christian Schiller and Volkan Bilici. The company developed a business-to-business digital marketplace designed to facilitate the trade of recycled plastics across Europe. Its platform aggregates and qualifies manufacturers and traders supplying recycled pellets, regrind and related materials, providing buyers with simplified access to high volumes in what is typically a fragmented market. According to the company, more than 3,000 companies from over 100 countries across the plastics and recycling industries have used the platform. European plastic recycling sector under pressure The liquidation comes during a difficult period for Europe’s plastics recycling industry. Industry body Plastics Recyclers Europe reported that the sector experienced its “sharpest decline” in 2024. In its Plastics Recycling Industry Figures 2024report, the organisation said recycling facilities representing roughly 300 kilotonnes of annual capacity were forced to close during the year – the largest contraction ever recorded by the association. Preliminary figures for 2025 suggest conditions have deteriorated further. Facility closures are estimated to have risen by around 50%, resulting in the loss of nearly one million tonnes of recycling capacity across Europe over the past three years. The industry organisation warned in August 2025 that the sector is facing “imminent collapse”.

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Be part of something big🩵 Donate your 10c container refund to Jeans for Genes to support them as they work to ensure every child has the opportunity for a healthy life. Learn more - returnandearn.org.au/refunds-and-do… #JeansforGenes #returnandearn #charity #donation

Available at all depots, tag and drop lets you drop off your containers and get your refund processed while you get back to your day 😮 Learn more about how it works here - returnandearn.org.au/how-to-return

New household bin rules are being introduced across England to reduce confusion and increase recycling rates. Simpler Recycling plans to make the process more convenient for millions of people – which our research tells us is the biggest barrier to better recycling. While 89% of population regularly recycle our research shows 2.3 billion recyclable items are missed - confusion over what can and can't be recycled is leading to many items being binned instead. Peterborough City Council have taken to TikTok to let local household know which items can be recycled and which items belong in the bin. Our Recycle Now Recycling Locator will tell you exactly what can be collected at kerbside in your area, and how to dispose of common items found around the house and garden: bit.ly/3NaGdiS By using our precious resources more intelligently we can create a world with higher standards of living — tackling climate change, protecting nature, and reducing inequality. @Recycle_Now #SimplerRecycling #RecyclingLocator #CircularEconomy #CircularLiving @PeterboroughCC

Keep an eye out for the 10c refund mark on your bottles, cans and cartons🔍 You don't want to miss your chance to cash in🪙 Find out more about how you can check if your container is eligible returnandearn.org.au/what-you-can-r…

Earlier this week, we signed a joint letter urging the @WelshGovernment to appoint a scheme administrator for DRS. 📝 @JoePJRobertson MP raised the issue of glass inclusion in the Welsh scheme in Parliament yesterday. 💬 #DRS

Wales facing 'mass withdrawal' over DRS glass go-ahead. Drinks bosses have warned Wales faces a "mass market withdrawal" after the UK's decision to allow a deposit return scheme including glass. #WSTA #DRS #DepositReturnScheme thegrocer.co.uk/news/wales-fac…

#WSTA hits out at decision to include glass in Welsh DRS. The recent decision by the Welsh government to include single-use glass bottles in its #DepositReturnScheme (#DRS) has been criticised by the WSTA, which called the policy costly and ineffective. harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory…

We need clarity on how DRS for glass will work as additional costs and complexity will be substantial. Uncertainty risks undermining vital investment ahead of October 2027 launch #DepositReturnScheme #HealthyHydration #CircularEconomy

Welsh Labour's Deposit Return Scheme is out of step with the rest of the UK and risks disrupting supply chains, detering future investment and hampering growth. @mimsdavies challenges the Secretary of State for Wales to protect the UK from this separatism.

Deposit Return Scheme logo requirements confirmed for UK producers letsrecycle.com/news/deposit-r…

Exchange for Change – the industry-led company in charge of leading the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland – makes five senior leadership appointments and publishes logo guidance. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/4avRDH4 #sustainablity #DRS

The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) @MPMAUK welcomes the progress made towards implementing a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme for plastic and metal drinks containers. buff.ly/IwqCWHA #canmaking #CanmakingNews #metalpackaging #recycling #DRS

Deposit Return Scheme questions answered with new webinar series launched - The Scottish Licensed Trade Association theslta.co.uk/news/deposit-r…

@PackScot This is NOT a First , Tomra attended a number of festivals in Scotland with a portable reverse vending machine

‘Cutting-edge’ portable reverse vending machine exhibited for first time in Scotland packagingscotland.com/2026/02/cuttin…

The Welsh Government have been given the green light to include glass within its Deposit Return Scheme. Glass will have no deposit until 2031, raising concerns about additional cost and complexity for retailers. More here: acs.org.uk/news/including…

Day two of @EasyfairsPackUK 2026 showcased sustainable innovation and industry momentum ahead of the UK’s 2027 deposit return scheme. #Packaging #Sustainability #CircularEconomy foodanddrinknetwork.co.uk/latest-news/ex…

The inclusion of glass in Wales’ deposit return scheme could discourage investment and lead to a “significant trade barrier”, the UK Spirits Alliance has warned ow.ly/hgko50Ygzzf