{"id":15837,"date":"2026-09-17T17:13:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earthbound.gr\/?page_id=15837"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T07:37:47","slug":"drs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/earthbound.gr\/en\/drs\/","title":{"rendered":"DRS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\n DEPOSIT RETURN SYSTEM <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\n Packaging has value. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\n \nPlastic is part of some of the most complex environmental conversations of our time. But many of the ideas surrounding it are shaped by what we A new way of collecting beverage packaging is coming to Greece.\n
\nWith a Deposit Return System, consumers pay a small deposit when they buy an eligible drink. Return the empty packaging to an official collection point, and the deposit comes back to you.\n
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\n\n It is not an additional charge. It is a way of recognising that packaging still has value after use. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Choose a drink in packaging that carries the DRS logo and pay the deposit together with the product price.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Return<\/h5>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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Keep the empty packaging intact and return it to an official collection point.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Get your deposit back<\/h5>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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Once the eligible container is returned, you receive the value of the deposit back.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\n The Greek system will include participating plastic and aluminium beverage containers of up to three litres. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    \u20ac0.10 for containers up to 0.5 litres<\/div>\n\n <\/li>\n
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    \u20ac0.15 for containers from 0.5 to 3 litres<\/div>\n\n <\/li>\n
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    Eligible packaging will carry the DRS logo, barcode and deposit value.<\/div>\n\n <\/li>\n
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    Consumers will need to return containers empty and intact in order to receive the deposit back.<\/div>\n\n <\/li>\n
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    Return points will include reverse-vending machines, mainly at supermarkets, as well as manual collection points at participating retailers.<\/div>\n\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    \n\n Common questions. Simple answers. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Is the deposit an extra charge?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    No. The deposit is returned when eligible packaging is brought back through the DRS.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Why does the packaging need to remain intact?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    The system needs to recognise the container through elements such as its barcode and DRS marking. Damaged or crushed packaging may not be accepted.\n<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Where will I return it?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    At participating return points, including reverse-vending machines and manual collection points at retailers.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Why is DRS important?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    It creates an incentive to return beverage packaging, helping increase collection, reduce litter and provide cleaner, higher-quality material for recycling.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Does DRS replace recycling?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    No. It is part of the recycling system. Better packaging design, collection infrastructure and effective recycling remain essential.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n

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    Who is responsible for making it work?<\/h6>\n \n\n \n <\/span>\n\n \n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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    Everyone has a role: producers adapt packaging, retailers provide return points, public authorities oversee the system, recyclers process the material and consumers return eligible containers.<\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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