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PET Bottle Market: Deposit Return Schemes Reshape Collection Economics

February 28, 20266 분 소요
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핵심 요약

DRS markets achieve 85-95% PET collection rates vs 40-60% without DRS. The quality advantage of DRS feedstock is becoming a strategic differentiator.

Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are transforming the PET bottle collection landscape across Europe.

DRS Coverage

  • Now live in 13 European countries
  • 8 new DRS launches planned for 2026-2028
  • Collection rates in DRS markets: 85-95% vs 40-60% in non-DRS markets

    • Impact on rPET Supply

    DRS systems produce significantly cleaner feedstock. Food-grade rPET yield from DRS bottles is 15-20% higher than from curbside collection.

    Market Implications

  • rPET availability will improve but remain below PPWR demand
  • Quality differential between DRS and non-DRS feedstock widening
  • Virgin PET producers face demand erosion in beverage sector

    • 데이터 출처

    Reloop, TOMRA, national EPR scheme data

    영향

    Bottlers in upcoming DRS markets should prepare logistics. rPET procurement strategies should prioritize DRS-sourced feedstock for quality.

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