Over 350 million people across the globe have access to a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to new analysis from Reloop.
The analysis comes from Reloop’s new interactive Global Deposit Dashboard, which aims to provide comparable, transparent information on DRS policies and system performance across regions.
The dashboard shows the continued growth of DRS programmes including in British Columbia’s scheme, which launched in 1970 and covers around 2 million people. The latest data from 2024 showing what Reloop calls a “record level” of over 350 million people globally had access to a DRS.
The total population of Europeans with access to DRSs reached 185 million in 2024, up from 165 million in 2023, according to the Dashboard.
Clarissa Morawski, CEO of Reloop, commented: “We know that deposit return systems work, but good design relies on good data.
“Reloop’s Global Deposit Dashboard gives users the tools to understand what’s happening on the ground, compare systems and use those insights to make better decisions.
“As the UK Government moves ahead with the vital Deposit Return Scheme, the dashboard offers insights which demonstrate the well-evidenced benefits of these schemes around the world.”
