Glossary

Infinitum runs Norway's Deposit Return Scheme, encouraging recycling of drink containers via deposits refunded at many collection points. This boosts recycling rates, reduces waste, and supports a circular economy.

Latvijas Zaļais punkts leads Latvia’s packaging and waste recycling, managing diverse waste streams and promoting sorting, recycling, and community awareness for a landfill-free future.

Portable batteries store and reuse energy, reducing waste and supporting recycling of valuable metals. They’re great for on-the-go power and help lower environmental impact when recharged with green energy.

A Battery Passport tracks a battery’s origin, use, and recycling info, promoting transparency, responsible sourcing, and easier recycling to boost sustainability and reduce waste.

ETO is Estonia’s first Producer Responsibility Organisation, helping businesses recycle packaging waste, comply with laws, reduce costs, and promote a circular, sustainable economy.

Returpack’s Deposit Return System in Sweden boosts recycling by refunding deposits on bottles and cans, recycling 2.8 billion containers in 2024, cutting CO₂ emissions, and promoting circularity.

Industrial batteries power heavy-duty machines and store renewable energy. Recycling them recovers materials, cuts waste, and supports a circular economy for a cleaner, greener future.

Rekopol leads Poland's packaging waste recovery, helping companies meet EU recycling targets through collection systems, education, consulting, and partnerships, boosting circular economy and sustainability.

HERRCO leads Greece's packaging recycling, surpassing targets, saving energy, cutting CO₂, creating jobs, and promoting circular economy despite challenges like business contribution evasion.