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A brief look at the circular economy, the Growth Plan and what's next
What happened to England’s proposed Circular Economy Growth Plan, and will it ever see the light of day?
In this episode of The Reloop Brief, Libby Peake, senior fellow and head of resource policy at Green Alliance (https://green-alliance.org.uk/), discusses her work on the government’s Circular Economy Task Force and how political changes and repeated delays have left the plan’s future uncertain.
The conversation also explores what businesses need from government to invest in a more circular economy, the challenges facing packaging EPR and why policy must look beyond recycling to focus more strongly on reduction and reuse.
Finally, Libby shares the experiences behind her blog, 'Buying five reused items saved me £3.5k' (https://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2026/05/18/buying-five-reused-items-saved-me-3-5k-the-government-should-help-everyone-do-the-same/), and considers how online platforms can make buying used and refurbished products easier, more affordable and more appealing.
25 Sept 2026
A brief look at smarter container returns in Québec
In this episode of the Reloop Brief, Shraddha Kumar speaks with Sophie Langlois-Blouin of Machinex, recorded at the Canadian EPR Forum in Québec City.
With Québec approaching the final phase of its deposit return system modernization, Sophie looks back at how the system has evolved — from expanded beverage-container coverage and higher deposit values to the development of a more convenient, one-stop return experience for consumers.
The conversation also explores the role of technology in that transition. Sophie explains how Machinex is using AI-driven bulk recognition to make returns faster and simpler, while giving operators greater flexibility in how containers are collected and processed.
Looking beyond Québec, the episode considers what other jurisdictions can learn from the province’s experience — and why successful DRS design starts with learning from others, understanding local realities, and putting consumer convenience at the centre.
14 Sept 2026
A brief look at redemption rates & system integrity in Bottle Bills
In this episode of The Reloop Brief, Shraddha Kumar speaks with Susan Collins, President of the Container Recycling Institute, about bottle bill modernization in the United States.
The conversation begins with the state of Connecticut, where the beverage container redemption rate rose from 44% in 2023 to 92% in 2025 following a series of program changes, including expanded beverage coverage, a higher deposit value, and more redemption access.
Susan explains why these updates matter, what they reveal about the importance of convenience and system design, and how policymakers should understand concerns around under-reporting, cross-border returns, and free-riding without losing sight of the broader gains.
The episode also looks at modernization efforts in other U.S. bottle bill states, including Maine, Vermont, and California, and what these developments could mean for the future of beverage container recycling.
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