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TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine launches with Digital Vouchers and expanded charity donation

TOMRA introduces a brand new user experience for convenience and community in drink container recycling

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TOMRA appointed sole reverse vending solutions provider for upcoming deposit return scheme in Tasmania, Australia

Australian state appoints global reverse vending leader for drink container recycling technology

Learn more about Tasmania's DRS

Dorin Mihai, General Manager of TOMRA Collection Romania

Over 500,000 container return sessions take place daily through TOMRA reverse vending machines in Romania

80% of reverse vending machines provided by the company are found within major retail chains, while 20% are in independent stores

Learn more about Romania's collection milestone

Men posing in front of a reverse vending machine in Ireland

Irish deposit return scheme marks six-month milestone with impressive results

Six months since the launch of Ireland’s deposit return scheme (DRS), the drink container recycling initiative has already made a significant impact.

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New survey finds over 80% of people in Poland eager for deposit return scheme

TOMRA Collection conducts survey to gather the needs and expectations of consumers in Poland.

Learn more about Poland's research findings

University College Cork introduces TOMRA Collection reverse vending machine to campus

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Hungary's deposit return scheme now entering new era with end of transition period

On 1 July, Hungary entered the next phase for its deposit return scheme, with the end of its six-month transition period.

Learn more about Hungary's DRS

TOMRA Collection opens office in Athens, Greece

TOMRA Collection has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving a circular economy in Greece with the official opening of a new office in Athens.

See our new Athens office

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TOMRA RollPac reverse vending backroom wins prestigious Red Dot design award

TOMRA’s new backroom storage solution wins second international award for design

Learn more about the Red Dot Design Award

Polling shows strong UK public support for deposit return scheme roll out

TOMRA and Turnpike partner in Sweden to digitize reverse vending for real-time recycling notifications

TOMRA and Turnpike have collaborated to provide retailers in Sweden with real-time notifications about reverse vending status, direct to their smartwatches.

TOMRA RollPac wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2024

TOMRA’s new backroom storage solution has won the 2024 iF DESIGN AWARD, receiving international recognition for design and user experience.

Learn more about the award

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TOMRA launches “Basic Line” reverse vending machines for retailers new to deposit return schemes New line of compact, innovative, and affordable reverse vending machines launches in Ireland

New line of compact, innovative, and affordable reverse vending machines launches in Ireland

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TOMRA R2 reverse vending machine makes leap forward in design and usability

Market tests begin for innovative multi-feed solution for drink container recycling

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Ireland kicks off new deposit return scheme for drink container recycling on 1 February

TOMRA helps retailers prepare to become collection points

Learn more about Ireland's DRS

TOMRA launches RollPac first ever reverse vending backroom for roller cages

Storage solution reduces in-store footprint and takes drink container recycling to new heights – literally

Meet TOMRA RollPac

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Milestone 500 TOMRA R1 reverse vending machines installed

Multi-feed returns of drink containers for recycling hits new records in Northern Europe

Hungary launches new deposit return scheme for drink container recycling

TOMRA partners in roll-out of return technology

Learn more about Hungary's DRS

TOMRA welcomes today’s launch of Romania’s deposit return scheme

New recycling program for 7 billion drinks containers kicks off to boost recycling and meet collection targets

Read more about Romania's deposit return scheme

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TOMRA to equip Consignaction's return centers for the second phase of the modernization of the deposit return system in Quebec

Global reverse vending leader to provide equipment and service for expanded drink container recycling program Canadian province

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TOMRA Cleanaway on board as Victoria’s container deposit return scheme launches in Australia today

TOMRA Cleanaway serves as a network operator for new drink container recycling system

TOMRA is preparing with MOHU for Hungary’s upcoming deposit return scheme launch in January 2024

Preparations are under way for MOHU and TOMRA to provide reverse vending systems for the return of beverage PET bottles, cans and glass bottles across Hungary for the deposit return system set to launch on 1 January 2024.

Learn more about the upcoming DRS

TOMRA previews five new reverse vending concepts for drink container recycling at EuroShop

First look at next-generation hardware, service and digital solutions for retailers

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87% of drink container recyclers spend their deposit refund in store, new survey finds

TOMRA releases study of European consumers’ recycling habits and attitudes at EuroShop retail fair

TOMRA to unveil new reverse vending concepts and shopper research insights at EuroShop

Redefining the drink container recycling experience at world’s largest retail trade show in Dusseldorf

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European retailers get early look at reverse vending and deposit return at EuroShop

Insight into drink container recycling programs and equipment at world’s largest retail trade fair

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Three new APIs integrate drink container recycling data into stores’ digital ecosystems

TOMRA Collection expands developer portal with Status, Consumer Sessions, and Volume APIs

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TOMRA, leading provider of reverse vending solutions, opens office in Portugal

Office and showroom open in Ericeira

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Supermarkets can now offer digital recycling refunds through their store loyalty programs

TOMRA launches Digital Payout API to enable integration of electronic payout for a more convenient and environment-friendly container recycling experience

TOMRA marks 50th anniversary highlights urgent need to accelerate circular economy

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TOMRA launches new EasyPac for easier cleaning and greater convenience for supermarket staff

“Backroom” solution for reverse vending machines get a revamp

Latvia today launches new container deposit return system with TOMRA

Global reverse vending leader rolls out return locations across the country for drink container recycling.

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New deposit return system for beverage containers launches in Slovakia

A new deposit return system to encourage recycling of empty drink containers kicked off in Slovakia on Saturday, January 1, 2022. What awaits consumers and the stores serving as container return points, and how will the entire system work? Read the detailed Q&A about Slovakia’s brand new deposit system

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New way to return containers set to change consumer recycling behavior in Germany, Denmark and Netherlands

Launch of TOMRA R1 reverse vending machine for returning over 100 drink containers in one go

Tesco in Slovakia selects TOMRA as reverse vending supplier for upcoming deposit return system

140 reverse vending machines to roll out across supermarket chain to enable beverage container recycling in 2022

A policy to end the plastic paradox: What is the Single-Use Plastics Directive?

More parts of the European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) come into force on 3 July 2021, in wide-reaching legislation that seeks to reduce plastic pollution from plastic products made for single use. Learn more about the Directive, the products impacted, and what it means for plastic beverage containers.

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2021 recycling round-up: The future of reverse vending is already here

Convenience, community and digital experiences hit beverage container recycling

Reverse vending goes digital: TOMRA launches TOMRA Connect

TOMRA Collection Solutions is expanding its industry-first Flow Technology across its portfolio of reverse vending machines (RVMs), which collect bottles and cans for reuse and recycling.

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Clean Loop Recycling Center partners with the Eric Wood Fund

Collaboration allows bottle and can deposit refunds to be directly donated to the foundation.

Deposit return system kicks off in Portugal with TOMRA for campus recycling

Global reverse vending leader and Nova School of Business & Economics launch deposit return scheme

Now recyclers can empty an entire bag of drink containers in seconds: introducing TOMRA R1

Multi-feed reverse vending solution gives shoppers more attractive, convenient recycling experience

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SodaStream and TOMRA partner up for CO2 cylinder returns to reverse vending machines

The reverse vending machines will enable SodaStream customers to easily return their empty carbonating CO2 gas cylinders at SodaStream retailers.

TOMRA joins forces with ReAct on Internet of Things platform for greater retail productivity

Reverse vending updates bring smoother operations on in-store communication platform

TOMRA launches NSWs most advanced beverage Recycling Center in Granville

TOMRA has launched a new world class beverage Recycling Center in Granville, the first of its kind in New South Wales, Australia. Due to the high volume of containers being returned at the scheme’s top performing RVM in Granville, the Sydney suburb has been chosen as the location for New South Wales’ first state-of the-art TOMRA Recycling Center.

TOMRA appointed as a container refund point operator for Queensland container deposit scheme

Global sensor-based solutions provider and reverse vending leader TOMRA will run 10 container refund points for a new container deposit scheme in the Australian state of Queensland.

Return and Earn rolls out across New South Wales

People can cash in their eligible drink containers from today for a 10-cent refund as part of the State’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme, Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton has announced.

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TOMRA launches Wash and Waste for tidier recycling

TOMRA Collection Solutions has launched the Wash & Waste, a sink and waste bin combined in a single unit in the style of TOMRA’s reverse vending machines. Reverse vending machines, often located at retailers, collect empty bottles and cans for reuse and recycling.

TOMRA Talks on the future of recycling

During EuroShop 2020 in February, the world’s largest retail trade fair, TOMRA played host to TOMRA Talks: a series of lightning talks on the future of recycling. TOMRA experts and its external community of thought leaders and partners revealed industry insights and discussed innovations and learnings that make recycling a win for consumers, business and the environment.

TOMRA welcomes new launch date for Scotland's deposit return scheme

TOMRA has welcomed the news that Scotland’s “landmark” deposit return scheme (DRS) will be going live on 16th August 2023.

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Introducing material circularity initiative, Retility

Set up as a means to recycle and reuse materials from retired TOMRA technology, the new scalable, open-access ecosystem has widespread potential to manage the recycling of quality-assured, premium black plastic across a range of industries.

TOMRA acquires BottleCycler to serve hospitality recycling needs

TOMRA Collection Solutions has acquired 60% of the shares in BottleCycler, an Australian-based company manufacturing machines that crush glass bottles for restaurants and bars. BottleCycler focuses on making reuse and recycling easier for the hospitality sector.

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Local organisations can now raise funds through Return and Earn

New South Wales, Australia - Do you know a local sporting club, school, community groups or not for profit looking for a new and easy way to fundraise? If so, Return and Earn reverse vending machines could be the answer!

Live reverse vending machine status launches in myTOMRA app update

TOMRA Collection Solutions has expanded its myTOMRA app to enable consumers to view the live status of reverse vending machines direct from their phones, before returning their bottles and cans for recycling.

Curious girls wondering what happens to the recycled plastic bottles

TOMRA welcomes UK Environment Secretary's announcement on 'all-in' deposit return scheme

World leading reverse vending company TOMRA Collection Solutions has welcomed Tuesday’s announcement from Environment Secretary Michael Gove that he is backing a comprehensive deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers.

Internet of Things comes to recycling

TOMRA Connect launches digital experiences for can and bottle collection.

TOMRA celebrates New South Wales container deposit scheme agreement extension

TOMRA Cleanaway joint venture will continue in the role of Network Operator under the New South Wales container deposit scheme

Latvia’s upcoming deposit return system appoints TOMRA as reverse vending provider

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA to start rolling out return technology across the country for beverage container recycling

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TOMRA appointed as reverse vending technology provider for new Latvia deposit return system for beverage container recycling

Global reverse vending leader TOMRA today wins tender for reverse vending machines for the return of bottles and cans across the country.

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TOMRA at EuroShop reveals digital solutions and smarter reverse vending technologies

TOMRA Collection Solutions and its smarter new reverse vending offerings will be on show at EuroShop, the world’s largest retail trade fair, in Dusseldorf on 5-9 March.

Enthusiasm for a deposit return scheme in Ireland is growing

Ireland is seeing growing momentum for a deposit return scheme (DRS), with consumers and politicians alike getting behind plans to introduce the scheme in the country

Now Finnish recyclers can return over 100 drink containers in one go

“TOMRA R1” reverse vending solution launches in Finland to give shoppers more attractive, convenient recycling experience

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TOMRA offers European retailers insights into reverse vending recycling at EuroShop

Early look at container deposit schemes and impact on plastic waste, at world’s largest retail trade fair in Dusseldorf on 16-20 February

TOMRA secures contract with major grocery retailer in Scotland

TOMRA Collection UK & Ireland has signed an agreement with a major grocery retailer to supply reverse vending solutions across its Scottish stores.

Pour out your container recycling and walk away TOMRA R1 previews Express returns

Multi-feed reverse vending and digital payout gives shoppers first fully-automated recycling experience

Boy returning bottles in outdoor reverse vending kiosk

Victorian container deposit scheme backs best practice

TOMRA congratulates the Victorian Government on its commitment to a modern, high-performing and convenient container deposit scheme (CDS).

TOMRA celebrates Victorian container deposit scheme appointment

TOMRA Collection Pacific celebrates news of its appointment today as a 50/50 partner with Cleanaway to provide Network Operator services for the Australian state of Victoria’s deposit return scheme.

Learn more about Victoria's container deposit scheme

Containers For Change deposit return system launches in Western Australia

TOMRA on board with five recycling centers, program brings jobs and critical charity funding.

myTOMRA app launches for Return and Earn refunds

The myTOMRA app has launched in preparation for the upcoming NSW Government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme.

TOMRA powers up 100th TOMRA R1 reverse vending machine, for recycling over 100 containers in one go

Coop Obs Amanda supermarket in Norway joins stores offering “multi-feed” solution for a fast, convenient and engaging recycling experience.

Senior Minister of State Dr Amy Khor and Norway Ambassador to open TOMRA Resource Transformation Centre in Singapore

Singapore to be TOMRA Collection’s launchpad to expand presence in the region

TOMRA S1 reverse vending machines standing outdoor

Making beverage container recycling work in any conditions

Launching TOMRA S1 Rugged, working harder, even outside

TOMRA welcomes the news that an "All-In" DRS is coming to England, Wales and Northern Ireland

TOMRA has reacted to the latest findings from the consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and its impact on the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

TOMRA "Rewarding Recycling" webinar shares best practices in deposit return systems

TOMRA shares the recording and presentation slides from February webinar on learnings from the world's highest-performing deposit return systems

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Less plastic waste, more sustainable kicks: TOMRA helps recyclers trade plastic bottles for sustainable sneakers

TOMRA, in collaboration with adidas and Mojo Supermarket, recently rewarded recyclers for doing good – with the ability to recycle plastic bottles and earn a discount on redesigned, more sustainable sneakers.

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TOMRA launches digital payout service for container deposit systems

TOMRA Collection Solutions has launched a digital payout solution for regions that give refunds when consumers return bottles and cans for recycling. The myTOMRA solution has gone live in Australia in partnership with leading online payments provider, PayPal, for secure and fast digital payout of recycling refunds from TOMRA reverse vending machines.

New Zealand announces deposit return system for drink containers

Government opens consultation for recycling system design initiatives

Beverage container recycling toughens up with TOMRA S1 concept

TOMRA welcomes the passing of Scotland's deposit return scheme into law

TOMRA has welcomed the news that yesterday, the 13th May, Scotland’s “landmark” deposit return scheme (DRS) was passed into law by the Scottish Parliament, placing it at the forefront of the circular economy.

PayPal to deliver secure, digital "Return and Earn" refunds

Return and Earn’s Network Operator TOMRA Cleanaway has partnered with online payments provider PayPal in Australia to deliver convenient and secure payments from reverse vending machine collection points when the electronic payment option is selected.

TOMRA is ready for the expansion of the deposit return system in Germany from January 2022

TOMRA, the international market leader for reverse vending machines, expects a significant boost to Germany’s circular economy in the new year

TOMRA opens state-of-the-art recycling centres as Queensland Containers for Change scheme launches

Queenslanders can now return their containers for a 10c refund at any of TOMRA’s 10 recycling centres in Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

myTOMRA deposit return system app reaches 10 million user sessions

TOMRA marks five years since the launch of the consumer fintech app for drink container recycling and examines its evolution and milestones

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TOMRA launches market’s smallest three-material reverse vending machine

Retailers inspire new super compact TOMRA M1, making drink container recycling easier for convenience stores

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TOMRA wraps up EuroShop

TOMRA Collection Solutions has returned from EuroShop, the world’s largest trade fair for the retail sector.TOMRA Collection Solutions has returned from EuroShop, the world’s largest trade fair for the retail sector.

TOMRA at EuroShop spotlights new reverse vending products and the future of recycling

Latest reverse vending innovations for stores and industry insights at world’s largest retail trade fair, in Dusseldorf on 16-20 February

TOMRA reverse vending machine at Toverland

Recycling deposit bottles gets more fun and convenient at Toverland Amusement Park

TOMRA installs reverse vending machine for on-the-go beverage container recycling in
Netherlands fun park

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TOMRA welcomes the deposit return scheme launch date for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

TOMRA has welcomed the news that a “landmark” deposit return scheme (DRS) is now planned to go live by October 2025.

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Viridor and TOMRA collaborate on Scottish deposit return scheme project

Viridor and TOMRA have formed a partnership which brings extensive recycling expertise and experience together in a bid for the design, build and operation of the Scottish deposit return scheme (DRS) counting and sorting centres.

TOMRA to host upcoming deposit return systems webinar, "Rewarding Recycling"

Global leader in collecting beverage containers for recycling to share learnings from the world's highest-performing deposit return systems on 23 February

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Romania prepares for deposit return system

Norwegian prime minister visits TOMRA headquarters for Innovation Norway speech

Erna Solberg delivers first segment in “Innovation Speech 2021” from global resource sustainability company.

Recycling goes paperless: TOMRA first to launch digital vouchers for container recycling payout

TOMRA Collection Solutions has become the first reverse vending provider to offer digital vouchers as a payout option for container deposit schemes, where consumers receive refunds when they return their empty bottles and cans for recycling at a reverse vending machine.

TOMRA wraps up a successful EuroShop

TOMRA Collection Solutions has returned from EuroShop 2020, the world’s largest trade fair for the retail sector, where we put recycling to work for retailers.

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TOMRA expands smart recycling technology unveils new reverse vending solutions

TOMRA Collection Solutions is expanding its industry-first Flow Technology across its portfolio of reverse vending machines (RVMs), which collect bottles and cans for reuse and recycling.

Now recyclers can empty an entire bag of drink containers in seconds

Multi-feed reverse vending solution gives shoppers more attractive, convenient recycling experience

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TOMRA Cleanaway JV announces Woolworths as first retail partner to help support the delivery of NSW Government sustainability initiative

TOMRA Cleanaway, the NSW State Government-appointed Network Operator of the new Return and Earn Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), today announced that leading Australian supermarket Woolworths will be the first retail refund partner when the program launches on December 1st, 2017.

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Tomorrow the Netherlands expands their deposit return scheme to include beverage cans

Drink container recycling program expands to more container types from April 1, to drive circular economy

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"Containers 4 Kids" recycling appeal launches in Australia to brighten the lives of sick kids

Every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia. In that moment, they often receive a diagnosis that turns their world upside down. Suddenly, smiles disappear, and life is filled with feelings of isolation and loneliness

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TOMRA and Cleanaway partnership appointed as network operator for New South Wales container deposit scheme

Global sensor-based solutions provider TOMRA, and Australian waste management company Cleanaway, have been appointed as the network operator for a new container deposit scheme in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

TOMRA Collection launches developer portal to support its suite of APIs

TOMRA continues work to maximize the digital capabilities of its reverse vending machines.