9 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 03/25 www.petpla.net Uruguay launches first nationwide Deposit Return System (DRS) Uruguay’s national packaging recovery initiative, Plan Vale, agreed on Friday, February 21, 2025, to the terms with the consortium of CIEMSA, CSI, and Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) to implement the country’s first Deposit Return and Refund System (DRS) for single-use beverage containers. This project positions Uruguay as the first Latin American nation to adopt such a system, setting a precedent for efficient recycling and waste management in the region. The consortium has been entrusted with the system’s design, implementation, and operation under Plan Vale’s stewardship. The program, which is designed to incentivise the return of recyclable materials, will cover a wide array of packaging types, including PET plastics, aluminium cans, glass bottles, and carton beverages. Including these materials is expected to amplify the program’s environmental impact significantly. To facilitate this ambitious effort, RLG has partnered with CIEMSA and CSI, two long-established and experienced local firms, to support operations in Uruguay, which include material collection and transportation, as well as the construction and operation of counting and sorting centres. This collaboration will allow the transfer of RLG’s extensive global experience to DRS, which will ensure the system’s efficiency and reliability. The establishment of a local entity by RLG to manage the project is claimed to underscore the company’s commitment to the success of the DRS in Uruguay. The local team, already in place, is expected to grow as the project progresses, further embedding RLG’s expertise within the country. www.rev-log.com More than just VISION INSPECTION
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