EDRSA Announces International Conference on Deposit Return Systems and the Circular Economy in Europe
The European Deposit Return Systems Association (EDRSA) will host its international conference “Deposit Return Systems and a Competitive European Union: From Collection to Circular Economy” on 28 May 2026 at the NH Bratislava Gate One Hotel in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The conference will bring together representatives of European institutions, Deposit Return System operators, producers, recyclers, industry associations and other key stakeholders to discuss the role of Deposit Return Systems (DRS) in achieving Europe’s circular economy and competitiveness ambitions.
Through four expert sessions, participants will explore topics including:
- the future Circular Economy Act and EU competitiveness,
- the contribution of DRS to high-quality recycling and closed-loop systems,
- challenges and opportunities for producers and recyclers under new EU legislation,
- and the future growth and development of DRS across Europe.
The programme will feature speakers from leading European institutions and organisations, including representatives from the European Commission, EDRSA, UNESDA, Zero Waste Europe, Reloop Platform, TOMRA, Metal Packaging Europe, European Aluminium, national DRS operators and major producers and recyclers.
The conference website is now available and will be continuously updated with programme information, speakers and further details:
🔗 https://edrsaconference.eu/
Please note that the conference is a targeted stakeholder event intended for invited participants representing member countries, European institutions, industry and relevant organisations active in the field of Deposit Return Systems and circular economy policy.
