Explore how you can set achievable reuse targets in 2026 to better implement your venue's reuse system for reusable packaging.

Discover the five common myths holding back the circular economy, from “it’s just recycling” to “only big businesses can do it.

Discover how digital product passports transform product data into compelling customer stories, driving engagement, trust, and new revenue opportunities for manufacturers.

Discover how a digital product passport can transform your reuse operations, providing both compliance and actionable insights, while engaging customers through transparency and rewards.

In reuse systems, what you don't know can cost you. From missing assets to underused stock, a lack of data often stands in the way of efficient, scalable reuse.

In 2027, the UK's Deposit Return Scheme arrives. But here's what most businesses are missing: DRS isn't the finish line, it's just the beginning. Other countries have known this for decades. Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania didn't stop at bottles. The UK has the same opportunity. As the 2027 scheme establishes collection networks, tracking systems, and normalises consumer returns, forward-thinking businesses are already asking: how do we build on this?

October 2027 might seem far away, but for UK businesses that sell drinks in single-use containers, it's a date worth marking in your calendar. That’s when the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) comes into effect across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Wales is developing its own version, but it'll work alongside the scheme in the rest of the UK.

Reusable packaging won’t scale without solving two big challenges: business operations and consumer participation. RFID technology provides the tracking and visibility businesses need, while QR codes create an accessible, engaging experience for consumers. Together, they connect the dots, building smarter systems that improve returns, reduce losses, and deliver measurable sustainability results for businesses, customers, and the environment.

RFID is transforming reusable packaging by making it smarter, trackable, and more sustainable. From reducing losses to enabling data-driven reuse, RFID technology helps businesses cut carbon, embrace the circular economy, and scale reuse systems with confidence.

Reuse systems promise environmental benefits, but many fail to scale. Success requires balancing three critical elements: seamless technology, convenient user experience, and efficient logistics. When these pillars work together, customers barely notice they're part of something revolutionary.

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With upcoming legislation and rising customer demands, 2025 is the time for businesses to take action towards becoming more sustainable and implementing a deposit return system. Discover what a deposit system is and why it is crucial that sustainability managers start now rather than 2027.