Austria’s new DRS aims to promote a circular economy, slash litter, and meet the requirements of the Single-Use Plastics Directive to achieve higher collection rates. The DRS includes PET bottles and metal cans, from 0.1 liters to 3 liters in size. Consumers pay a deposit of €0.25, which is refunded when they return the empty drink container for recycling to a store selling deposit-eligible containers or other high-traffic areas.
TOMRA Collection in Austria supports this, as an expert in innovative return solutions to automate the return of drink containers. TOMRA is the world’s leading provider of reverse vending machines (RVMs), aiming for convenient and efficient collection of empty drink containers, and giving retailers and consumers the opportunity to reduce waste and contribute to recycling.
''The new disposable deposit regulation is a great opportunity for Austria. With every bottle and can returned, everyone in the country can make a contribution to conserving resources and reduce litter and waste. The retail sector has put a lot of energy into creating the appropriate infrastructure for this in recent months, and we are grateful for every solution that we have been able to implement. Now we have the chance to be part of a significant change together!'' - Tor Martin Myrhaug, Managing Director for TOMRA Collection Austria.
