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The deposit-refund system
23 April 2026 • 11:30
-13:00 • ballroom C
Thematic scope
How does the deposit-return system work and what needs to be done for it to be fully effective? Universality, simplicity, lack of exclusions. Who’s the payer, who's the earner – the cost of implementation for producers, retailers, and local government. The development of a logistics network, a management system, operators’ activities. The deposit-refund system vs. extended producer responsibility – the complementarity of both solutions. Consumer education and social aspects. Polish challenges and examples of good practice from Ireland, Germany, Scandinavia, and Benelux.