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Understanding the UK DRS Material Specification: What Producers and Retailers Need to Know

Exchange for Change has published the technical blueprint for the UK's Deposit Return Scheme. Here are the key requirements that will shape drinks packaging, barcodes, and Reverse Vending Machines ahe...

6 ott 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

12 Months to Go: What the UK Deposit Return Scheme Means for Retailers

The countdown to DRS has started. Here's where things stand today and what retailers, brands and consumers should be paying attention to ahead of the October 2027 launch. With just 12 months to go unt...

6 ott 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

DRS handling fees confirmed: what UK retailers will earn per collected container

Exchange for Change has now confirmed the Return Handling Fee (RHF) that retailers will receive under the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), launching in October 2027. The structure is simple on paper bu...

4 giu 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Wales Green-Lights Glass for DRS 2027

Will Glass Be Included in the Wales Deposit Return Scheme? Everything You Need to Know About the New Regulations The Welsh Government confirms a breakthrough for the 2027 rollout, securing a UK Intern...

16 feb 2026 Blog

Andrea Magrini

EXCHANGE FOR CHANGE

The question From October 2027, every time someone in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland buys a drink in a single‑use plastic or metal container, they will see a small logo on the packaging: Exchan...

28 gen 2026 Blog

Andrea Magrini

UK DRS and Reverse Vending Machines: from Compliance Cost to Profit Centre

UK DRS economics for retailers: from cost centre to profit centre (written January 2026, based on explicit assumptions listed below) The UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) , to be operated by the UK DMO, ...

15 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

In practical terms, what will new DRS legislation require our retail business to do, and what remains optional?

The question With Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) moving from policy statements to real‑world implementation, retail leadership teams need to cut through the noise: What, exactly, will we be legally requ...

10 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Under a “return‑to‑retail” DRS, is manual container take‑back at the counter a viable long‑term option for our stores?

The question If a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) says “if you sell drinks, you must take containers back”, is it realistic for a retailer to handle returns manually at the counter over the long term, or ...

10 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

How will DRS deposits and refunds flow through our P&L, and how do we avoid reconciliation and cash‑management issues?

The question In a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), money is constantly moving: Deposits are added to drink prices and collected at the till. Deposits are refunded when containers are returned. Handling fe...

10 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

Will DRS handling fees and related income streams fully cover our RVM investment and operational costs?

The question For a retailer facing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), the key financial question is simple but crucial: “Will the handling fee we receive per returned container, together with any related ...

10 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

What is the true total cost of ownership of an RVM over 5–7 years, and how does it compare with DRS income and footfall gains?

The question Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) are clearly not “cheap metal boxes”: they contain substantial mechanical, electronic and software technology, and require installation, commissioning, IT i...

10 gen 2026 Article

Andrea Magrini

What is the optimal rollout strategy for RVMs – pilot, phased deployment, or full network launch?

The question With a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) on the horizon, should a retailer: Pilot a small number of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), Move straight into a phased deployment, or Go for a near‑sim...

10 gen 2026 Article

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