Reuse
New European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
TOMRA installs cup return machines at German train station
Meadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
Startup raises €1.3 million to expand digital deposit system in European market
What makes the best deposit return schemes successful?
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New European Reuse Alliance reveals Reuse Champions winners
The New European Reuse Alliance (New ERA) has announced the first recipients of its Reuse Champions Award, a new annual event celebrating individuals whose ‘leadership, persistence and measurable impact’ are helping to advance reuse across Europe.
TOMRA installs cup return machines at German train station
TOMRA Reuse has announced the installation of two return machines at Freiburg Central Station in Germany, integrating automated returns into the city’s existing reusable system.
Meadow launches wall-mounted dispenser for personal care products
Swedish packaging company Meadow has introduced its MEADOW KAPSUL SleeveLock solution, a wall-mounted dispenser system for personal care products designed for hospitality sector applications such as hotels and spas.
Startup raises €1.3 million to expand digital deposit system in European market
Startup Borro states it has raised €1.3 million from investors to expand its digital deposit system for reusable cups further into the Netherlands, Germany and France this summer.
What makes the best deposit return schemes successful?
TOMRA has outlined the five key factors behind the world’s highest-performing deposit return schemes (DRS) for drinks container recycling and noted increasing public and policy demand to address plastic pollution, slow rising recycling costs and move towards circular economy models.
Returnity offers free reusable box pilot for B2B shippers
For a limited time, Returnity has announced that it is offering a free pilot programme for qualified B2B shippers operating repeatable distribution and replenishment flows, aiming to combat increasing prices for corrugated packaging.
Preparing for PPWR without waiting for every detail
Businesses must comply with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation from August 2026 – regardless of any gaps that remain.
Amcor to continue producing refillable containers for Ocado Retail
Amcor has stated it will continue to produce bespoke containers for the Refill Coalition’s ongoing work with Ocado Retail, allowing online orders for products such as pasta, rice and washing liquid to be delivered in refillable packaging.
Why convenience is crucial for deposit return scheme success
Most consumers say they want to support recycling efforts, but what happens when participation doesn’t match intention? Marius Fraurud, head of TOMRA Collection, discusses why convenience is critical in terms of increasing participation in deposit return schemes.