Benchmark
Deposit Refund Systems are the most efficient model for collecting single-use beverage packaging, with return rates of around 90%.
Norway
People served
5.4 million (about 360 per collection point)
Return Rate
92.3% (93% automatic / 7% manual)
Number of machines
15,000 (3,500 automatic / 11,500 manual)
Population Density
17.3 km2
Non-profit organization, managed by Norwegian beverage producers and retailers.
System implemented in May 1999.
Lithuania
People served
2.8 million (about 1035 per collection point)
Return Rate
90%
Number of machines
3,363 (2,700 automatic / 663 manual)
Population Density
44.6/km2
Non-profit organization whose founding members include the Lithuanian Brewers Association, Association of Lithuanian Business Companies, and Association of Lithuanian Natural Mineral Water Manufacturers.
System implemented in February 2016.
Lithuania
Norway
Lithuania
Norway