Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme has reached a milestone, with over 500 million bottles and cans returned since its launch in February.
The initiative, managed by Re-turn, has seen impressive growth, with daily returns surging from 69,000 containers in February to a staggering 3.6 million in August.
Minister Ossian Smyth praised the scheme’s impact, highlighting cleaner streets and new fundraising options for clubs and charities.
Re-turn’s CEO, Ciaran Foley, celebrated the grassroots embrace of the program and its role in creating a more sustainable Ireland.
The scheme now boasts 2,500 …
