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Deposit & Return systems: From Feasibility to Implementation
Create a roadmap for setting up a deposit and return system that suits your region’s needs
This course is designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge needed to assess, design, and implement deposit and return systems (DRS) tailored to their specific context. By focusing on stakeholder involvement and real-world applications, participants will develop actionable plans that reflect the realities of their region. By the end of this course, you will have a fully developed DRS plan, tailored to your specific context, and a deep understanding of the key factors needed to turn theory into action.
Course Curriculum
Introduction to the course
4 sessions
- Welcome Self-paced
- Backcasting a DRS transformation Self-paced
- Pick your battle! Self-paced
- Your DRS journey Assignment
Gathering the stakeholders
4 sessions
- Your stakeholder map Self-paced
- stakeholder map Assignment
- EXPERT ANSWER — Stakeholders in DRS implementation Self-paced
- How guarantee social justice and accessibility Self-paced
Legislation fit for DRS
2 sessions
- Legislation gap analysis Self-paced
- Winning the legislative game Self-paced
Returning and releasing into the market
3 sessions
- Materials and products in the system Self-paced
- Reuse and refill in DRS Self-paced
- Collection and (reverse) logistics Self-paced
Making the economics work
3 sessions
- Identify the economic opportunities Self-paced
- Mapping the costs and income Self-paced
- My DRS budget Assignment
Know when you succeed
3 sessions
- Measuring success Self-paced
- How to achieve systemic change? Self-paced
- Manifesting the system into existense Self-paced
Keep in touch!
1 sessions
- Next steps Self-paced

