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♻️ It has been an exciting year for #DepositReturnSchemes (DRSs) for drink container recycling! 🗓️ 2024 alone has seen the launch of two brand new DRSs in Hungary and Ireland. It also saw expansions and modernizations of five existing DRSs, in California, Germany, Connecticut, Austria and Greenland – to cover more types of containers, more types of drinks, or raise the deposit/refund value. DRSs are a proven method to increase recycling rates, combat litter, drive a circular economy, and increase access to quality recycled content. 🚮 Giving an empty drink container a financial value also communicates its value to society as a resource, to be used again and again to make new drink containers. ♾️ Happy recycling to first-time and returning recyclers in all of 2024’s new and updated deposit return schemes! #Recycling #DRS

#HappyHolidays! 🌟 Thank you to all our customers, recyclers and partners for your support and collaboration during 2024. 🗓️ Together, we’ve made strides in Leading the Resource Revolution! On behalf of our colleagues at TOMRA, we would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season. Let’s continue to innovate and explore new opportunities in 2025. ✨ Season's greetings from the TOMRA team!

This month has been filled with Christmas spirit at TOMRA’s headquarters in Asker. We’ve had a lot of jolly fun, including our Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! 🎅✨ This week, we also held our our cherished tradition of a Christmas celebration. It was a heartwarming event where we honored employees who have truly embodied our values and recognized those who have been with us for 5, 10, and even up to 40 years! A special highlight was the presence of our founders, the Planke brothers. Tore Planke delivered a touching speech to Geir Hanevold our manager director for TOMRA production, who is retiring after an incredible 41 years with TOMRA. This event was filled with joy and carols, creating a perfect end to the year. 🎶🎁 #CompanyTradition #WeAreTOMRA

🌟 How to use the new TOMRA R2 multi-feed reverse vending machine. 🌟 Recycling has never been easier! Follow these simple steps to use the TOMRA R2 and get back your deposit refund: 1️⃣ Press START on the screen 2️⃣ Pour in your containers 3️⃣ Let the machine do the work 4️⃣ Take your refund voucher It’s that simple! Have you tried it yet? #TOMRAR2 #UserExperience #Retailinnovation

Are you in the Loop? ♻ Clean Loop Recycling is when used drink containers, like bottles and cans, are continually recycled back into new bottles and cans so we don’t have to extract fresh resources for the job. The materials these containers are made from can only be used for the same purpose in their next life if they keep their “food-grade” status intact. That's what puts the “Clean” in Clean Loop Recycling. ✨ Reverse vending machines enable Clean Loop Recycling by collecting drink containers separately from other types of waste, helping them to avoid contamination, loss of their “food-grade” status, and having to be downcycled into lower value stuff. Keeping them separated in this way means they can become new containers again and again and again. #CircularEconomy On top of helping avoid litter ending up in our streets, rivers, oceans, and forests, when drinks containers are kept in the Clean Loop, it avoids the carbon emissions associated with sending them to landfills and incinerators, as well as with the production of new containers using fresh resources. For more about Clean Loop Recycling, dive in here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNQP_MCC #CleanLoopRecycling #Recycling #TOMRA

#CustomerStories 🚀 Europe’s first TOMRA B5 Combi reverse vending machine arrived at Murphy's Costcutter Express Macroom store in Ireland! ♻️ Murphy's is a family-run store, led by June and Dennis Murphy since 1990. Located in the growing town of Macroom, just outside Cork, the store serves a vibrant community of over 5,500 residents. With the dedication of their 18-strong team, the TOMRA B5 Combi has been seamlessly integrated into the store, making recycling easier and more accessible for staff and shoppers. Read the full story from TOMRA Collection Ireland: 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/draDG5PW. #ReverseVending #Recycling #Ireland

#Anniversary 🇷🇴 It is now one year since the launch of Romania’s #DepositReturnScheme (DRS) for drink container recycling! ♻️ https://lnkd.in/dNxCCgfe Since 30 November 2023, more than 3 billion containers have been returned. 🏆 In October, system operator RetuRO SGR found the DRS saw 84% of eligible containers collected for recycling, up from 80% in September and 78% in August. These results show the enthusiastic support of consumers, and the efficiency of the DRS. “In just one year, the deposit return scheme has shown that Romania can be a successful model in responsible packaging management. The active participation of consumers, the involvement of retailers and the adoption of innovative solutions have turned this project into a success story for the environment and the community," said Dorin Mihai, General Manager, TOMRA Collection Romania. #Romania #Recycling

🎉 Last week, TOMRA Collection Ireland launched our first multi-feed reverse vending machine in Ireland! TOMRA R1 is now ready for recycling at Kelly’s Spar Newcastle. A huge thanks to store owners Karen and Brian Kelly for welcoming us to their store and to Cirian Foley, Managing Director of the Irish deposit return scheme operator, Re-turn, for celebrating this milestone with us. The TOMRA R1 makes recycling more efficient than ever — allowing users to return over 100 empty drink containers in seconds, all in one go! ♻️ Together, we’ve taken a big step towards making recycling easier and more engaging for everyone. 💚 Curious about the TOMRA R1? Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTFxRBNh #Ireland #DepositReturnScheme #CircularEconomy

♻️ Spain is moving closer to implementing a #DepositReturnScheme (DRS). Last week, the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition published a report revealing that the current collection rate for single-use PET bottles stands at 41.3%. This is below the targets mandated by the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD), which require a 77% collection rate by 2025 and 90% by 2029. To address this gap, Spain has announced plans to implement a DRS for PET bottles, cans and beverage cartons within the next two years, aiming to significantly improve collection and recycling rates for these materials. 🌍 Why it matters: The introduction of a DRS is a significant step towards reducing waste, improving collection and recycling rates, and fostering a circular economy. It highlights Spain’s growing commitment to meeting EU environmental goals. Report: https://lnkd.in/d8gkX-RE #SpainRecycles #DepositReturnSystem #CircularEconomy #SingleUsePlasticsDirective

🪃 "Boomerang" employees at TOMRA. 🌟 Arne Olav Eide’s journey is a testament to the value of boomerang employees – team members who return to the company. After exploring new horizons, Arne returned to TOMRA, drawn by our innovative culture and commitment to social responsibility. Now, as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, he’s ready to drive future innovations. 🚀 Curious to learn more about Arne’s journey and why he chose to return to TOMRA? Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/di3Vaufy