1.6bn containers returned through Deposit Return Scheme

1.6bn containers returned through Deposit Return Scheme

The Irish public has returned over 1.6 billion bottles and cans through the Deposit Return Scheme since its launch in February 2024.

Re-turn celebrates environmental milestone with 1.6 billion returns

A major environmental milestone was marked as Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien TD joined Tony Keohane, Chair of the Board of Re-turn, and Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn, to celebrate the success of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme. Since its launch in February 2024, the scheme has seen over 1.6 billion bottles and cans returned across the country. This achievement also coincides with a dramatic rise in the national r…