To most people, a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) seems simple: consumers buy a drink, pay a deposit, return the container, and get their money back. DRS makes recycling visible, practical, and rewarding for consumers. However, it also hides the system’s true complexity. All...

The UK Deposit Return Scheme is designed to be a simple process for consumers. They buy an in-scope drink, pay the refundable deposit, then return the empty container to get their deposit amount back. For retailers, though, this process is much more involved. Retailers operating a...