The Netherlands Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has achieved a significant milestone since its inception in 2006. As per the latest information by government officials in a letter from infrastructure minister Vivianne Heijnen, there has been a 33 per cent reduction in the presence of littered aluminium and steel cans since the initiation of this policy, compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. The amount of aluminium or steel cans identified in the trash has shown a prominent reduction in its number.
On April 1, a 15 per cent deposit scheme was implemented for all cans. Plastic bottles are also included in the deposit return scheme, and statistics show that the amount of litter found has fallen by 66% since it was implemented three years ago. Despite the observed drop, Heijnen warned against making firm inferences from a single data set.
Since 2006, the Netherlands has implemented a deposit return plan to recycle beverage packaging solutions, garnered significant recognition as one of the most effective collecting systems worldwide. Initially, the deposit return system exclusively accommodated plastic bottles, which, however, in April 2023, were modified with the addition of aluminium and steel beverage cans.
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The aluminium sector is undergoing substantial development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, in which recycling plays an important part, making it a top priority for manufacturers and consumers. The industry's focus has switched to developing environmentally friendly practices and embracing circular economy principles.
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