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European Glass Packaging value chain forges ahead with a solid 80,8% collection for recycling rate in2023

The latest data released today by Close the Glass Loop shows that the EU average collection for recycling rate of glass packaging continued to progress, reaching 80,8% in 2023. Collection volumes remained exceptionally high with more than 12 million tonnes of glass packaging collected for recycling. The collection rate may even be higher, but tracking…

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Leadership Update from FERVER

Leadership Update from FERVER – The European Association of Glass Recyclers We are pleased to share several important leadership updates following the FERVER General Assembly held on 12 June 2025 in Germany: - Mr. Ulrich Ix (REMONDIS Recycling) has been re-elected as President of FERVER for a new two-year term. We are proud to continue…

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Moldova passed a decision on DRS

The government of Moldova has passed a decision on implementation framework of Deposit Return System (DRS) for beverage containers (plastic, metal, and both one-way and refillable glass, 0.1-3L), set to launch by January 25, 2027. The system introduces a deposit on beverage containers, refunded when consumers return them to designated points. Although not a proponent…

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