Period: 2024 — preparation for national deposit-return system effective 2025
Situation:
New EU and national regulations required high collection targets and proof of IT integration with the national deposit-clearing operator before retail listings. Bottle-level tracking was absent.
Actions taken:
- The full value chain and retail footprint were mapped.
- A hybrid return model (in-store deposit + RVMs) was designed and unit operational costs modelled.
- An automated BDO reporting script was developed to generate monthly packaging declarations from sales and return data.
- Data specifications and test files were prepared for the deposit-operator integration; testing passed.
- Consumer engagement features were recommended to increase return rates.ing.
Outcome:
- Retail listings were confirmed for system launch.
- Reporting time was drastically reduced via automation.
- Implemented solutions reduced primary resource use and enabled eligibility for environmental incentives.