The UK Deposit Return Scheme launches in 2027, but businesses shouldn’t wait to prepare. This blog explains how DRS will work, the operational challenges ahead, and practical steps companies can take now, including why digital infrastructure will be essential for smooth, scalable implementation.

Poorly designed reuse systems can quietly cost venues more than single-use - financially and environmentally. This article explores the hidden causes of reuse failure and explains how better system design, data, and consumer engagement can turn reuse back into a viable, effective solution.

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 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?

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.