Returpack, the company overseeing the Swedish deposit return scheme (DRS), is set to increase the deposit fees on both polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and aluminium beverage containers.<\/p>\n
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The hike will see deposits on aluminium cans and small PET bottles rise from Skr1 ($0.090) to Skr2, and Skr2 to Skr3 for large PET bottles.<\/p>\n
This adjustment in the deposit amounts is expected to bolster recycling rates in Sweden.<\/p>\n
In 2023, the country achieved an 88.5% deposit rate, with 2.7 billion packages reentering the recycling loop.<\/p>\n
Projections for 2024 are set to surpass this figure, with the DRS aiming to maintain a rate above 90%, thus offering significant environmental advantages.<\/p>\n
Last year, the Swedish DRS contributed to a saving of 180,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, equating to the annual output of a mid-sized Swedish city.<\/p>\n
The scheme not only conserves energy but also preserves natural resources by reducing the need for virgin materials such as oil and bauxite.<\/p>\n
Consumer trust in the domestic deposit system is claimed to be high, as indicated by Returpack\u2019s surveys.<\/p>\n
The system encompasses more than 11,000 items, all of which require label and packaging updates by the manufacturers.<\/p>\n
These packages must undergo testing, verification, and registration within Returpack\u2019s system to confirm their recyclability into new beverage containers.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the deposit machines require updates to accommodate the new deposit values.<\/p>\n
The updated deposit packages are set to reach the Swedish market in the second half (H2) of 2025.<\/p>\n
Returpack CEO Tomas Kjellker said: \u201cThe Swedish deposit return system has become a world leader thanks to 40 years of close cooperation between Returpack, producers and retailers, and engaged consumers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis makes a significant difference for the environment and climate. By increasing the deposit amount, we will give the system another boost.\u201d<\/p>\n
Returpack CMO Katarina Lundell added: \u201cThe refund is that little added value that makes the deposit return scheme work so well.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow we are turning it up a notch by increasing the deposit amount on all packaging, making it even more attractive for consumers to do the right thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
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