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Over 70 per cent of adults believe Re-Turn scheme has been a success

Over 70 per cent of adults believe Re-Turn scheme has been a success

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

1 in 4 adults (25 per cent) use the machines in shops or supermarkets much more than they did at the start, and 14 per cent use them a bit more than they did at the start.

Cans and bottles recycled at Electric Picnic will raise money for charity

Cans and bottles recycled at Electric Picnic will raise money for charity

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

Festival-goers will be encouraged to donate their empty bottles and cans for charity at Electric Picnic

Ireland to hit 150 million containers returned since launch of Deposit Return Scheme

Ireland to hit 150 million containers returned since launch of Deposit Return Scheme

Fri, 31 May, 2024

May’s total return figures exceed the first three months of the scheme combined with 75 million drinks containers returned.

Deposit Return Scheme kicks off, aiming to reduce single-use waste

Deposit Return Scheme kicks off, aiming to reduce single-use waste

Thu, 01 Feb, 2024

The scheme will add a 15c/25c deposit to the price of items sold in eligible cans or bottles, which can later be reclaimed

Explained: What is the new Deposit Return Scheme and how does it work?

Explained: What is the new Deposit Return Scheme and how does it work?

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

The scheme will commence on February 1st

Study finds 95% of people plan to use new deposit return scheme

Study finds 95% of people plan to use new deposit return scheme

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Re-turn, Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme goes live on February 1st, 2024