The countdown is over. Portugal has launched its deposit return system for single-use drinks containers.

Over 400 million people now have access to DRS worldwide, with 60+ systems in operation 👏

We've updated our Global Deposit Dashboard with the details of the new system: reloopplatform.org/d...

Old-school red pillarbox wrapped in black plastic wrap, with an out of service notice. The sign also highlights a new automated system is coming soon.

This is (sort of) exciting 🤓

It's not just at the end of the street like the olden days, but still.

#WutheringHeights Sweepcliff.

Photography by Liam Wong of Edinburgh at night in the fog. Warm brown colors over the old architecture of Edinburgh's old town: The Royal Mile. Many street lamps have a soft glow to them beyond the fog. The streets are cobbled.

Photography by Liam Wong of Edinburgh at night in the fog. An old staircase leading upwards. Soft glow from the old street lamps light the way.

Photography by Liam Wong of Edinburgh at night in the fog. An empty road: The Mound. Several street lamps light up the sky.

Photography by Liam Wong of Edinburgh at night in the fog. An empty street scene with an old monument. A red traffic light appears on the right - nobody is there.

Edinburgh after dark

Brilliant event from @mcsuk.bsky.social last night!

We're not often in the same room as each other, but it's always lovely to catch up when we are 🤩

UK DRS to operate under ‘Exchange for Change’ brand - letsrecycle.com The UK’s Deposit Return Scheme will operate under the name Exchange for Change, the UK Deposit Management Organisation has announced.

UK DRS to operate under ‘Exchange for Change’ brand

Exchange for change!

Brilliant to see the name and logo launch for the deposit return scheme across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland today - a vital step forward following years of campaigning by @mcsuk.bsky.social and others!

#DepositReturnScheme #CircularEconomy

🔎 Looking for more practical insights and DRS best practices? Explore the #DRSPlaybook commissioned by UNESDA and NMWE from OLHC Consultants
👉 unesda.eu/our-prioriti...

Heard that Spain will introduce a #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) next year to boost the collection of single-use beverage containers for #recycling?

You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu

We’ve officially kicked off the Global Conference of Deposit System Experts.

Make sure you are following @retorna.org for updates from the #DepositSystemsConference #ConferenciaSDDR

Oh, this sounds like something you may be interested in @kat-jones.bsky.social

UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned

Circular systems like this are the way of the future, and Reloop expects to see more of them across Europe as businesses back them and regulators introduce supportive policies.

@jennihume.bsky.social
@cathgem2000.bsky.social
@mcsuk.bsky.social

Did you treat yourself? The first time I saw a Cake Box was when I lived down south.

Being egg free, certainly doesn't stop them being yummy!

Recently, Reloop turned 10!

A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉

Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do?

👇

www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10

🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, we’re breaking down Extended Producer Responsibility, taking a look at where it started, what it means today, and why it’s essential for a functioning circular economy.

🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...

A traffic filter at a set of traffic lights, forming a part low traffic neighbourhood

Next week, Edinburgh’s transport committee will discuss which active travel schemes to continue with, & which to put on hold

Some good news, & some bad… 🧵

1st up, the good:

THE PORTY PRIDE 2025 EVENTS PROGRAMME is now…

Join us for dancing, the dog walk, films, poetry, swimming, book events, storytelling, politics, crafting, DIY, music, pale ale, singing, yoga, running, climbing, football and more…

More listings at bit.ly/PortyPrideEvents + look out for ticket info

A brief look at deposit systems in Australia & New Zealand In this podcast we cover developments in Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes and the evolving Extended Producer Responsibility landscape in New Zealand.

🎙️ What’s really happening with deposit systems in Australia and New Zealand?

In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.

Public Statement from Porty Pride on today’s Supreme Court Ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.

Global Deposit Dashboard Accurate and up-to-date global data on deposit return systems for single-use beverage containers.

Reloop’s Global Deposit Dashboard is live! 📊

Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more.

Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET

The PORTY PRIDE PROM DOG WALK is back…

Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS !!

Sat 7th June 2025 - 11am

10.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for 11am start. Finishing at the bottom of John Street.

EVERYONE is welcome, dog or no dog!
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#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity

Huge thanks to @reloop.bsky.social for chatting to me about @mcsuk.bsky.social State of our Beaches report for 2024 and delving into what the litter shows, collected by our amazing volunteers.

Our new beach clean report is out and the UK has a plastic pollution problem!

Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌

Take a look at the report to find out more👇
actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24
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A brief look at INC 5.2 In this podcast, we discuss what has been happening over the five rounds of negotiations and what to expect next.

🎧 New Podcast : INC 5.2 will be held in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.

The fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. #globalplasticstreaty

Social Media Folks….

Porty Pride are looking for social media volunteers

Please email portypride@gmail.com with the subject - social media volunteer - if you are interested.

Porty Pride is a volunteer run community Pride

#portypride #pride #pridemonth

Another quick podcast.

Was working from the spare room today, and discovered that my house is WAY noisier than I thought 🙉.

The modern phenomenon of the Haunted Cereal Bowl has bothered me for years

Episode one ✅

Digital graphic design poster for Porty Pride 2025, set against a bright pink background. The text at the top reads 'PORTY PRIDE 2025' followed by the dates '6 / 7 / 8 JUNE' in bold white font. Below, there is a circular logo featuring a stylized ocean wave, a rainbow arching over a rising sun, and a trident in the center. The rainbow includes the Progress Pride Flag colors on the left side. The words 'PORTY PRIDE' are curved along the bottom of the circle. Beneath the logo, the text 'SAVE THE DATE' appears in white capital letters, followed by the website 'PORTYPRIDE.COM' and the hashtag '#portypride' at the bottom.

Oh, hello Bluesky 👋🏻

We're delighted to (finally) be here.

Full events and ticket info for #PortyPride is coming soon.

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Screenshot of Microsoft Word 2002, showing the word 'outwit' underlined in red to denote an incorrectly spelled word, then the context menu clicked for this word with AutoCorrect suggestions, and the option Add to Dictionary highlighted

#TheStruggle