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.

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