PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 06/25 www.petpla.net 13 EDITOUR 13 EDITOUR again expanded container packaging types, this time to cans, following an increase in the number of cans found in the country’s litter stream. Sweden expanded its DRS to include juices in 2023, and in September 2025 will increase its deposit value (from 1 to 2 SEK for cans and small plastic bottles, and from 2 to 3 SEK for large plastic bottles). As well as implementation and modernisation of DRSs, public support for DRS is also on the rise. Surveys indicate strong consumer backing for these programs, with a summary of opinion polls in Europe finding a median of 81% of respondents support introducing new DRSs, 87% support their existing deposit system, and 79% support expanding existing DRSs. This backing for deposit schemes is driven by growing environmental awareness and the desire to contribute to sustainability efforts. Technological advancements have played a significant role in the evolution of DRS. A reverse vending machine (RVM) – for scanning, processing and storing drink container packaging – is equipped with advanced recognition and counting technologies for drinks containers. Automating makes the return process convenient, accurate and efficient for both consumers bringing back containers and the sites serving as return points. Automation also leads to economic benefits for overall system efficiency and cost reduction. Shaping the Circular Economy: It all starts at 8 – 15 OCTOBER 2025 The World’s No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber Düsseldor f, Germany k-online.com/join * Forecast Water and soft drinks development Europe, bottled in PET Beverage segments in Europe, bottled in PET (source for both diagrams: Data analytics company Euromonitor International) * Forecast Unit: million litres
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