Don't miss the thoughts of @jmsimonl.bsky.social, from the Global DRS Platform, after spending four days in Manila building alongside local actors from all fields a tailor-made Deposit and Return System for The Philippines 🇵🇭.
👉 globaldrsplatform.net/if-we-were-t... #drs #circulareconomy
🌍♻️ This Wednesday 18 at 13:00 CET, join our #webinar:
“Circular Islands: Winning the Fight Against Marine Plastic Waste with Deposit Systems”
⏳ Only a few spots left! Reserve yours here 👇
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #DRS #CircularEconomy #MarineLitter
If you were to design a Deposit Return System (DRS) for the Global South, how would you do it?
This question guided the @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social workshop in the Philippines on 1-4 Feb to develop a plan for a nationwide DRS system.
More on @jmsimonl.bsky.social blog: zurl.co/N4JL3
🎥 This is @jmsimonl.bsky.social, from the @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social, reporting from Manila 🇵🇭
Over the past three days, a workshop has taken place with local stakeholders from civil society, academia, and industry to co-create what a DRS model could look like for the Philippines🌱♻️ #drs
🌍 Islands are on the front line of plastic pollution, and also at the forefront of solutions. On 18 February 2026 (13:00–14:00 CET), join the Global Deposit and Return Platform webinar “Circular Islands: Winning the war on marine litter with DRS”
us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #drs #circulareconomy
♻️🌍 Martin Valese, from the Global Deposit and Return Platform, recently hosted a webinar with reuse experts from the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. From this global exchange, he distilled key learnings that are now captured in this opinion article 📝👇 globaldrsplatform.net/373797/ #drs #plastics
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Our latest webinar on reuse ♻️ sparked some very interesting questions 💬.
Here you can watch it again and review the written responses ✍️ from our speakers to all the topics that were discussed.
👉 globaldrsplatform.net/webinar-how-...
#reuse #drs #wechoosereuse #circulareconomy 🌍
It’s happening this Wednesday at 1 PM (CET) ⏰📅
Last call to register! 🚀✨
#DRS #Reuse #Plastics
🌍♻️ We will host a #webinar on December 3rd at 1:00 PM CET 🗓️🕐 to discuss how deposit return systems are accelerating refillable packaging around the world! 🌱
🎤 Graciela Oblitas 🇦🇷, Tiza Mafira 🇮🇩, Nadine Wahab & Mohamed Kamal 🇪🇬 and Willemine Peters 🇳🇱
✨ Register 👉 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #drs
From festivals in Argentina and Bolivia with reusable cups, to restaurants in Uruguay and Paraguay serving filtered water in glass bottles, to city-wide schemes in Lisbon, #reuse is showing us that a circular future is possible.
Read the full blog 👉 globaldrsplatform.net/reuse-rising/ #drs
🌍 September marks a fresh start. It’s the perfect time to invest in yourself and take your skills to the next level. Our courses are designed to help you become an expert in deposit return systems. 🚀 👉 Explore all the learning opportunities in our latest webinar. #DRS #Plastics #Reuse
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♻️ "Nous avons besoin d’un changement systémique vers la réutilisation — non seulement comme une habitude de consommation, mais aussi comme un pilier central dans la manière dont les entreprises et les décideurs conçoivent les produits, et les réglementations".
globaldrsplatform.net/fr/pourquoi-...
♻️"Necesitamos un cambio sistémico hacia la reutilización. Y no solo como un hábito del consumidor, sino como un pilar central para empresas y políticos en el diseño de productos, cadenas de suministro y regulaciones". El mensaje de Sonia Mendoza, desde Filipinas globaldrsplatform.net/es/por-que-n...
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♻️ "We need a systemic shift toward reuse — and not just as a consumer habit, but as a central pillar in how businesses and policymakers design products, supply chains, and regulations". This is the clear message of Sonia Mendoza from the Philippines.
📖 globaldrsplatform.net/why-we-need-... #DRS #INC
"Glass bottles more contaminated than plastic ones?!"
You’ve probably seen the headlines, but let’s set the record straight. ☝️
🖌️ The real source? Paint from plastic seals or metal caps.
#Reuse #PlasticPollution #ZeroWaste #ReuseRevolution #BreakFreeFromPlastic
🔁 Have you ever wondered what the world would look like without waste pickers?
♻️ Over 60% of the world’s recycled plastic is recovered by informal waste pickers.
📸Plaza Bolívar, Bogotá (Colombia) filled with bottles by #wastepickers demanding decent working conditions.
🔗 apnews.com/article/colo...
🔁 ¿Te has preguntado qué pasaría si un día desaparecieran los recicladores urbanos?
♻️ Más del 60% del plástico reciclado a nivel mundial es recolectado por recicladores de base.
📸Plaza Bolívar en Bogotá inundada de botellas en protesta de recicladores de #wastepickers
🔗 apnews.com/article/colo...
📊 📋 Survey shows 87% of people support measures such as mandating manufacturers invest in and provide #reuse and #refill systems. 🫙✅
🌱 Reuse is THE solution to plastic pollution!
Learn more about reuse 👇
breakfreefromplastic.org/reuse
#BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty
¿Quieres conocer más sobre la DRS Academy? Mira nuestro reciente seminario web sobre cómo convertirte en un experto en Sistemas de Depósito y Retorno. Puedes recuperarlo aquí:
🔗 globaldrsplatform.net/webinar-beco...
#DRS #Plásticos #INC #INC52
Want to learn more about the DRS Academy? Watch our recent webinar on how to become an expert in Deposit and Return Systems. Access it here:
🔗 globaldrsplatform.net/webinar-beco...
#DRS #Plastics #INC #INC52
Gran gráfico sobre el Sistema de Depósito y Retorno alemán compartido por Tobias Bielenstein en la conferencia @reloop.bsky.social Unpacks.
#sddr #residuos #plástico #INC #INC52
¿Cómo funcionan los envases de un solo uso y los reutilizables dentro de los Sistemas de Depósito y Retorno?
Es sencillo: se devuelven en el mismo punto de retorno. Y ahí, cada envase inicia su recorrido para convertirse nuevamente en un envase reciclado o reutilizado, y así volver a las tiendas.
Great graphic from the German Deposit and Return System shared by Tobias Bielenstein at the @reloop.bsky.social Unpacks Conference.
#DRS #packaging #INC52 #plastic #littering #environment
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀?
Consumers return their empty containers to a designated return point. From there, each container begins its journey to become either a refillable or a recycled package, eventually making its way back to the store shelf.
We’ll discuss the methodology, structure, goals, curriculum, and other relevant topics of the program.
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Do you have questions about the DRS Academy?
Join our #webinar on June 11 at 13:00 CET with DRS Academy director KaisaKarjalainen and Martin Valese to learn more about our training process and connect with other interested candidates. Join the meeting here:
globaldrsplatform.net/academy/ #drs
In 2026, Uruguay will implement a Deposit Return System #DRS, becoming the first country in South America to apply this model for single-use beverage cans and plastic and glass bottles.
Currently, only 4% of these containers are recovered. What recovery rate do you think the new DRS will achieve? 🌍📈
En 2026, Uruguay implementará un Sistema de Depósito y Reembolso, convirtiéndose en el primer país de América del Sur en aplicar este sistema para latas y botellas de plástico y de vidrio de un solo uso. Actualmente, solo se recupera el 4% de estos envases en Uruguay. ¿Hasta dónde llegarán? 📈🇺🇾 #sddr
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🌍💡 Now you can discover all about the Deposit and Return Systems #DRS!
The @globaldrsplatform.bsky.social is excited to launch its first free online course, where you'll explore the fundamentals of a DRS, from smart system design to real-world impact.
📲 Register now 👉 globaldrsplatform.net/academy/
🌍♻️ La Global DRS Platform ya está en marcha ♻️🌍 Durante el lanzamiento, surgieron muchas preguntas sobre el proyecto: su área de actuación, objetivos, financiación... 💡 y las hemos recopilado todas en un solo lugar.
🔗 globaldrsplatform.net/es/lanzamien...
#DRS #waste #recycling #INC #plastic
