A majority of consumers in the UK would like to have a digital DRS system.
16 Aug 2022 --- Consumers strongly prefer the idea of a digitalized deposit return scheme (DRS) as the UK’s four nations draw closer to implementing or updating their systems. This is the finding of a survey by Reward4Waste, a recycling technology company based in England.
Digital DRS systems allow consumers to scan empty packaging products and the bins in which they deposit them through a mobile phone app, which then grants them a monetary reward for recycling. This could be extended to include products beyond drinks containers.
The research, commissioned by Reward4Waste and conducted last month by research agency OnePoll, among a representative sample of 2000 adults, suggests that nearly two-thirds (63%) of people would prefer a digital deposit return scheme using an app at home or on the go; either as a stand-alone facility or as part of a hybrid system.
Only 25% would opt for a return-to-store system only, while 12% either did not know or were unsure what system they would prefer.
“I hope Government ministers currently considering the different DRS options will note that a digital DRS, where people use a smartphone app to scan a unique code on their drinks containers and recycling bin to capture that return and redeem the deposit, is the clear first choice for consumers,” remarks Tony McGurk, chairman of Reward4Waste. Packaging Insights - link - Louis Gore-Langton - link - more like this (France) - link - more like this - (waste) - link - more like this (recycling) - link
The research, commissioned by Reward4Waste and conducted last month by research agency OnePoll, among a representative sample of 2000 adults, suggests that nearly two-thirds (63%) of people would prefer a digital deposit return scheme using an app at home or on the go; either as a stand-alone facility or as part of a hybrid system.
Only 25% would opt for a return-to-store system only, while 12% either did not know or were unsure what system they would prefer.
“I hope Government ministers currently considering the different DRS options will note that a digital DRS, where people use a smartphone app to scan a unique code on their drinks containers and recycling bin to capture that return and redeem the deposit, is the clear first choice for consumers,” remarks Tony McGurk, chairman of Reward4Waste. Packaging Insights - link - Louis Gore-Langton - link - more like this (France) - link - more like this - (waste) - link - more like this (recycling) - link
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