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News
30 September 2026
Exchange for Change Newsletter #15 – September 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of the Exchange for Change newsletter. September has been a month of real momentum as we continue to deliver programme milestones and move closer to the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in October 2027. Just some of these milestones include confirming the producer fee structure, opening the […]
30 September 2026
Deposit Return Scheme: update on transition arrangements
Exchange for Change is providing an update on how producers, retailers, wholesalers and hospitality operators should manage the transition from non-DRS product to DRS-compliant product around the launch of the scheme. This update covers PET and metal containers in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland only. Arrangements for Wales will follow. The Deposit Return Scheme will […]
30 September 2026
Exchange For Change announces new UK recycling infrastructure to deliver Deposit Return Scheme
Logistics and processing services will be provided by network of recycling providers delivering a resilient and scalable solution across the UK Investment will help create around 700 new jobs and six new purpose-built processing facilities Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the UK, has announced the creation of […]
29 September 2026
Exchange For Change opens registration for Deposit Return Scheme
Phase 1 registration now open for producers and retailer return points Businesses invited to register as soon as possible First phase only requires basic information and is designed to help businesses prepare ahead of the scheme launching in October 2027 Exchange For Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), has opened the […]
7 September 2026
Exchange for Change launches monthly pulse check of retailer readiness for Deposit Return Scheme
Exchange for Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the UK, is inviting retailers to take part in a monthly survey to deepen understanding of how they are preparing for the scheme ahead of its launch in October 2027. The anonymous survey will explore how prepared retailers feel, the steps they […]