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With its unique first-hand insight into the workings of different systems, TOMRA evaluated deposit models against key metrics such as cost efficiency and the percentage of containers returned for recycling, and found that the most effective deposit systems share four principles in common: Performance: A collection target for all beverage containers plus a meaningful deposit delivers strong results. Convenience: The redemption system is easy, accessible and fair for all users. Producer Responsibility: Producers finance and invest in the system using the unredeemed deposits, commodity revenues, and an eco-modulated EPR fee. System Integrity: Trust is built into the system’s processes through transparent management, a data- driven clearinghouse, and reliable redemption technology. The white paper also examines the 12 key policy elements that put these principles into practice, and shares case studies of regions that are best at delivering on those elements in their
deposit return systems. “With alarming growth in plastic waste worldwide, and drive from businesses, consumers and governments alike to take action, it is vital that deposit return systems truly achieve the environmental objectives they strive toward,” said Wolfgang Ringel, Senior Vice President Group Governmental Affairs in TOMRA. “By taking a deep dive into deposit return systems across the globe, we can learn from the past and strengthen future policies for the benefit of people and the planet.” “Our commitment to the circular economy is unequivocal. We take pride in doing our part: sharing our know-how, developing new solutions and striving to make our planet more sustainable every day,” said Dr Volker Rehrmann, Head of Circular Economy at TOMRA. /1/ Refers to Germany. “Deposit Systems for One- Way Beverage Containers – Global Overview 2020,” Reloop. /2/ Calculated based on collection rates from Global Data, deposit system Central System Administrators, and “PET Market in Europe: State of Play,” Eunomia. 2020. Data available upon request.
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