Turkey rolls out nationwide Deposit Return System starting 1st January 2025!
by Alena Zein at 11:00 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Emerging under Environmental
Turkey is making significant strides toward environmental sustainability by implementing a nationwide Deposit Return System (DRS), locally known as the Deposit Management System (DYS). This initiative plays a crucial role in Turkey's Zero Waste Project, aiming to boost recycling rates and foster environmental awareness among its citizens. Although the DR...

Latvia’s New Plastic Tax: A Push Towards Sustainability
by Alena Zein at 15:02 in Circular Economy, Packaging, Environmental under Environmental

Latvia has amended its Natural Resource Tax by establishing a tax on plastics that are typically not recycled in Latvia. Starting from 1st October 2024, any taxable person responsible for packaging made entirely or partially of non-recyclable plastic (polymeric) materials will be subject to this tax. The tax was introduced in response to the European Uni...