Tag "DRS"
Older people are leading DRS in Hungary
Although Hungary ranks among Europe’s leaders in the use of deposit return systems (DRS), a new international study highlights a less visible divide: support for the system is significantly higher...
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Survey: 98 percent of Hungarians use the cashback system
Hungary is leading the way in the use of the mandatory return system (DRS), according to a recent international study covering 16 countries. The “Global Recycling Habits and Attitudes 2025”...
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“The reverse vending machine system is 20th century technology in the 21st century”
An interview with Miklós Nagy, technical secretary of the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Material Handling (CSAOSZ). This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/11. What do you...
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Temporary outages are expected in the MOHU REpont QR code mobile application on Friday due to a system update
MOHU REpont QR code mobile application is expected to experience temporary outages on Friday due to a system update, MOHU told MTI on Thursday. According to the information, paper voucher...
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MOHU: beverage packaging return system reaches new records
The beverage deposit return system has set new records, with three billion bottles, cans and jars being returned to circulation through the MOHU REpont system in just over a year...
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DK demands more RE points from MOHU
According to the Democratic Coalition (DK), the bottle return system in the capital continues to be hampered, especially during the tourist peak season, and the party is therefore calling on...
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Deposit Return System: Major progress in beverage packaging recycling rates
Since the introduction of the deposit return system (DRS) in Hungary last year, significant progress has been made in the management of beverage packaging waste thanks to the joint efforts...
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Retailers protest against the reduction of deposit return fees
The National Trade Association (OKSZ) was shocked to learn that MOHU has unilaterally decided to cut in half the fees paid to retailers operating automated return systems for bottles returned...
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Record number of returns: Kifli.hu customers return half a million bottles per month
More than 2.6 million bottles returned in a few months – Kifli.hu customers are becoming more and more aware of sustainability. In May and June, over 500 thousand beverage packaging...
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EM: Further Development of the Deposit Return System Continues
Thanks to the Deposit Return System (DRS) introduced at the beginning of last year, by summer 2025 Hungary has seen a significant increase in the proportion of returned beverage containers....
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MOHU: Millions of forints donated
MOHU presented the more than 230 million forints in donations collected through the mandatory deposit return system to the representatives of the supported pediatric institutions in a ceremonial setting. Over...
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MOHU: 15 million daily record in redemptions
The number of plastic bottles, metal cans and glasses returned at vending machines reached 15 million on the Tuesday after the Whitsun long weekend, which is almost 30 percent more...
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Vendégszerző: Fekete Zoltán főtitkár Magyar Márkaszövetség It is difficult to grow in the shadows
Our magazine asked Zoltán Fekete, secretary general of Branded Goods Association Hungary to briefly assess the past year. If we wish to better understand the events of last year, it...
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MOHU has 33 billion forints left after the unreturned bottles – but they can’t profit from it
In the first half of 2024, MOHU generated nearly 33 billion forints in revenue from the beverage bottle return system (DRS), but we cannot speak of a profit. According to...
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Mohu’s bottle return role in jeopardy due to a new EU regulation
According to a new European Union regulation, from 2029, only non-profit organizations will be allowed to operate a take-back system for beverage packaging, which could seriously jeopardize the position of...
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MOHU: more than two billion PET bottles, cans and glass have been returned through the REpont system since launch
More than two billion PET bottles, cans and glass have been returned through the MOHU REpont system since its launch last July, a good example of Hungary’s commitment to environmental...
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140 million bottles returned at ALDI
In ALDI Hungary stores, customers have returned a record amount of around 140 million single-use packaging to REpont machines. At ALDI, consumers return an average of 3,000 plastic and aluminum...
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A new type of automatic cash machine has appeared in Hungary
In April, at two locations, the 40th anniversary Telekom Vivicitta and the CONSTRUMA 2025 exhibition held at Hungexpo, users in Hungary were able to encounter a new, mobile return vending...
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MOHU supports Easter redemption with increased capacity
As the holidays approach, store traffic is expected to increase, including bottle returns, so MOHU’s cars will visit stores with increased capacity and more often than usual. The company informed...
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Shops and hospitality units can both benefit from joining the REpont system
The number of REponts – the beverage container return points of the mandatory deposit return system (DRS) – is steadily increasing. There are currently over 4,500 points offering this service,...
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The carbonated soft drink market is bubbling again
Over the past two years the performance of the Hungarian soft drink category has been influenced by a number of factors. Changes in the tax rules, preparations for the mandatory...
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Consumers have already received almost 12 billion forints back through MOHU’s REpont application
The number of transfers made directly to bank accounts through the REpont application of MOHU MOL Waste Management Zrt. in its mandatory redemption system has reached almost 10 million, as...
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Bottle return 2025: this is how the system works in Hungary
The DRS will continue to provide consumers with the opportunity to contribute to environmental protection and sustainable waste management in 2025. Through further development of the system and increased consumer...
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MOHU’s new vending machine suitable for mass redemption is being tested
The test operation of the R1 type return vending machine, manufactured by MOHU and the Norwegian TOMRA, has begun in Pilisvörösvár. The new technology allows plastic bottles and metal beverage...
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Fruit syrups in the price storm
As the price level of soft drinks is on the rise, more and more people are choosing fruit syrups – but just like in all other product categories, the price/value...
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Aldi Ireland Launches Bespoke DRS Savings Card
Aldi Ireland has announced the introduction of a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) savings card, as it expects to hit the target of 200 million bottles and cans returned this...
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Over one billion bottles recycled in six months in Hungary
Hungary’s mandatory deposit return system (DRS), launched six months ago, has already delivered impressive results, with over one billion beverage containers recycled by early January. According to MOHU, the system...
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NAV: Redemption fee is not taxable for private individuals
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has issued a statement on the tax implications of the 50-forint fee of the mandatory redemption system, which is part of the regulation...
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A new Era in waste management: stricter rules for EPR and DRS systems
Starting in April 2025, a new era will begin in waste management in Hungary. Under the EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) system, companies will face stricter obligations, with significant fines imposed...
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A revolution in DRS: the 50-forint system may soon extend to mason jars
A new era could be approaching for Hungary’s Deposit Return System (DRS) as the Mol Waste Management Company (Mohu) is exploring the possibility of including glass jars and other conserves...
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