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Reloop Brief

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 34

Join Reloop's directors and industry experts for a concise and insightful look at key issues shaping the circular economy.

This podcast brings you the latest policy updates, industry news, breakthrough innovations, and inspiring success stories.

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22/08/2026
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A brief look at the Deposit Return Schemes in the UK and Ireland

Episode 1

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 • Duration 08:11

In this debut episode of The Reloop Brief, we take a quick look at the latest developments in deposit return schemes across the UK and Ireland. Host Barry Snedden is joined by Reloop’s newly appointed UK & Ireland Director, Sarah Horner, and Global Networks Director, Jenni Hume, to break down the current state of play.

With England and Northern Ireland moving forward with their legislation, Scotland refining its regulations, and Wales considering a reuse element, the UK is gearing up for its deposit return scheme launch in 2027. Meanwhile, Ireland’s first year with a functioning programme has seen high return rates and growing industry support, proving the system’s effectiveness (despite some initial hurdles).

Stay tuned for expert insights, key updates, and breakthroughs on what lies ahead with the #ReloopBrief!

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A brief look at food and textile waste in the EU

Episode 2

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • Duration 06:44

Nearly 60 million tonnes of food waste and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste are generated in the EU every year.

A new agreement has been reached on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive, setting EU targets for food waste reduction by 2030 and measures towards a more responsible and less waste-producing textile sector.

The agreement still needs to be finalised by both institutions before going through the formal adoption procedure.

Reloop’s CEO Clarissa Morawski joined Barry Snedden to discuss the developments.

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A brief look at INC 5.2

Episode 4

Friday, March 7, 2025 • Duration 07:36

The date is set for INC 5.2, to be held later this year in Geneva.

After five rounds of negotiations for a global plastics treaty, the fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. In this episode, Barry Snedden is joined by Reloop CEO Clarissa Morawski to break down the latest on INC 5.2.

The conversation delves into the need for a robust treaty with clear terminology, stronger producer responsibility, funding for waste management, and fair support for waste pickers.

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Beyond the plastic straw

Episode 3

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 • Duration 06:51

Plastic straws are back in the news, but the real story goes far beyond them.

In this episode, Barry Snedden speaks with Jackie Núñez, founder of The Last Plastic Straw and Advocacy & Engagement Manager at the Plastic Pollution Coalition, about the recent rollback of U.S. policies aimed at reducing single-use plastics.

They unpack how plastic straws became a symbol of the larger fight against plastic pollution, why focusing on just one item misses the bigger issue, and why systemic change is needed to turn off the tap on plastic waste.

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A brief look at Reloop's Global Deposit Book & Dashboard

Episode 6

Thursday, April 3, 2025 • Duration 09:01

In this episode, host Barry Snedden sits down with Samantha Millette, author of Reloop’s newly updated Global Deposit Book, and Jason Wilcox, the architect behind Reloop’s upcoming Global Deposit Dashboard—set to launch in April 2025.

With the Global Deposit Dashboard on the horizon, Sam and Jason offer a sneak peek into how this powerful new tool will revolutionize how we understand and compare Deposit Return Systems worldwide. Built on the extensive data compiled in the Global Deposit Book, the dashboard will allow policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to effortlessly access critical information, visualize trends, and identify best practices in real-time.

Don't miss this exclusive preview before the dashboard officially launches!

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A brief look at the state of UK beaches

Episode 5

Friday, March 21, 2025 • Duration 06:40

In this episode of The Reloop Brief, we explore the findings from the Marine Conservation Society’s State of our Beaches 2024 report, which reveals a 9.5% rise in plastic litter on UK beaches.

Our guest, Lizzie Price, Beachwatch Manager at the Marine Conservation Society, joins Barry to discuss the report's key insights, the most common sources of plastic pollution and the urgent need for stronger policies to tackle single-use plastics.

Volunteers collected and recorded three-quarters of a million (764,451) pieces of litter across the UK, averaging 170 items per 100 metres of coastline. The data contributes to the charity’s dataset of over 30 years, allowing them to identify common litter items, sources and trends and use this evidence to campaign for cleaner and healthier seas.

Drinks-related litter was found on 96% of beach cleans in 2024. The Marine Conservation Society hopes that introducing a UK Deposit Return Scheme in October 2027 will help reduce the number of discarded single-use beverage containers in the future.

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A brief look at Mixed Waste Sorting

Episode 9

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 • Duration 09:00

In this episode, Barry Snedden is joined by Anna Larsson, Reloop’s Director of Circular Economy Development, to explore the critical role of mixed waste sorting in boosting recycling rates and reducing emissions. Anna explains why focusing only on source-separated recyclables like bottles and cans isn't enough anymore. Valuable materials are still hidden in black bags, and mixed waste sorting is the key to recovering them.

We learn why mixed waste sorting should be seen as a tool for governments and policymakers alongside other methods, as it provides various recyclables for circular production models, and it even has the potential to reduce waste sector-related emissions by 21%. The conversation unpacks how this approach could strengthen recycling efforts, without being as costly or as complicated as it may seem.

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A brief look at a Bigger, Better Bottle Bill for New York

Episode 8

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 • Duration 10:00

In this episode Reloop's Global Networks Director, Jenni Hume, speaks with Blair Horner from the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) about efforts to modernise New York’s deposit return system (known as the Bottle Bill), which was enacted in 1982.

As the state faces mounting waste and landfill challenges, advocates are calling for a "Bigger, Better Bottle Bill" that includes expanding the scope to more types of containers and increasing the deposit value. As the momentum builds behind bottle bill reform this episode sheds light on the findings of a new Eunomia report commissioned by Reloop and NYPIRG, which outlines how a modernised bill could save New York municipalities millions of dollars, reduce litter, and divert 5.5 billion bottles and cans from landfills each year.

Visit https://www.nypirg.org to learn more.

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A brief look at deposit systems in Australia & New Zealand

Episode 7

Thursday, April 17, 2025 • Duration 08:32

In this episode of The Reloop Brief, Shraddha Kumar is joined by Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific, to discuss the latest developments in Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes and the evolving Extended Producer Responsibility landscape in New Zealand.

As Tasmania prepares to launch its scheme in May 2025, Australia is set to become the first continent fully covered by deposit systems. Rob shares why he believes higher deposit values are essential to driving greater return rates and how Australia’s experience offers key lessons, both in terms of successes and missteps for jurisdictions considering or refining their own deposit systems.

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A Brief Look at Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Episode 11

Friday, May 23, 2025 • Duration 08:26

In this episode of The Reloop Brief, we’re taking a quick look at Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – what it is, how it started and where it's heading – with insights from Anna Larsson, Reloop’s Circular Economy Development Director.

We look at how EPR has evolved across Europe, explore what’s driving current trends and discuss one of its most critical elements: financing. It’s a key part of making EPR work in practice.

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