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Deposit Return Scheme
by 55 North
SUSTAINABILITY: TOMRA COLLECTION UK & IRELAND
Mults plough on with DRS plans despite lack of clarity
Tomra has signed an agreement with a major grocery retailer to supply reverse vending solutions across its Scottish stores, despite a lack of clarity on when DRS will be implemented.
Reverse vending company TOMRA Collection UK and Ireland has signed an agreement with an un-named major grocery retailer to supply reverse vending solutions across its Scottish stores. The news comes as retailers across Scotland get ready for the country’s deposit return scheme (DRS) to go live on 1 July 2022 – and despite growing uncertainty as to whether the implementation date will be postponed.
The scheme, designed to increase high quality recycling and reduce litter, will see a deposit added to eligible drinks containers.
While contractual restrictions mean Tomra cannot disclose the name of the retailer at this point, the company said the deal marks a major milestone as Scotland’s retailers prepare for the legislation to come into effect.
Truls Haug, Managing Director of TOMRA UK & Ireland says: “Since the legislation was announced, we have been preparing to supply the Scottish market with reverse vending technology and are at the ready to deliver the systems needed for all sizes of retailer prior to the commencement date.
“Retailers across the country are making preparations and the signing of this agreement with a major retailer, across its Scottish portfolio, is testament to that. Tomra is delighted to be selected for this work and looks forward to creating a great recycling experience for shoppers.
“We also look forward to our continued work with retailers and stakeholders to execute a successful scheme, which will see huge benefits to Scotland’s environment in the years to come.”
Tomra has a number of live trials underway across the country in outlets ranging from independent convenience stores to large grocery chains.
The company is the world leader in reverse vending, operating in some 60 markets with approximately 80,000 installations across the globe.
