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Out of sight, out of the system: producers evade EPR-costs by exporting waste to Africa

June 26, 2023 | Janine Röling

Producers pay for the end-of-life phase of their products under EPR legislation. But not if their products are shipped to Africa to be “reused”.

Producers pay for the end-of-life phase of their products under EPR legislation. But not if their products are shipped to Africa to be “reused”.

Digital deposit: PwC study vetted and found too weak

Digital deposit: PwC study vetted and found too weak

February 7, 2023 | Chloé Schwizgebel The Flemish government decided just before Christmas that it will introduce deposits on plastic bottles and cans by 2025 in consultation with the other two regions. The Belgian packaging industry is promoting a 'digital deposit' as an alternative to the normal deposit system. We review both systems.

Announcement of a Deposit in 2025: watch out for delaying manoeuvres

Announcement of a Deposit in 2025: watch out for delaying manoeuvres

December 26, 2022 | Chloé Schwizgebel The environmental organisation Recycling Netwerk Benelux supports the decision of the Flemish government, in consultation with the other two regions, to set up a deposit system that will be operational by 2025.

Belgian city’s pilot with deposits on bottles and cans is a clear success

Belgian city’s pilot with deposits on bottles and cans is a clear success

August 30, 2022 | Chloé Schwizgebel The Belgian coastal city of Bredene did this summer a one-month pilot with a 0.20 € deposit return system for cans and plastic bottles in collaboration with its beach clubs. The results are clear: more than 77% of the cans and plastic bottles sold with a deposit were returned. None of them were found on the beach.

Yearly 98 mln kilos plastic, cardboard and paper through the front door

Yearly 98 mln kilos plastic, cardboard and paper through the front door

February 8, 2022 | José Potting Two-thirds of Dutch consumers are discontent with the packaging of e-commerce deliveries, mainly because of the volume of waste it creates.

Belgians ask government to copy Dutch deposit system for bottles and cans

Belgians ask government to copy Dutch deposit system for bottles and cans

July 2, 2021 | Rob Buurman As a result of the enthusiasm about the deposit on plastic bottles in the Netherlands, the call is getting louder and louder in Belgium.

Coca-Cola funds endless cleanups, but doesn’t prevent more plastic bottles ending up in our oceans

Coca-Cola funds endless cleanups, but doesn’t prevent more plastic bottles ending up in our oceans

June 4, 2021 | Rob Buurman If Coca-Cola really wants to solve their plastic bottle pollution, the company should support the introduction of Deposit Refund Systems worldwide and urgently reduce their plastic use as much as possible.

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