The UK's DRS Starts
1 October 2027.
Is Your Store Ready?

Purpose-built for the UK Deposit Return Scheme. The right machine for every store — from corner shop to hypermarket — with proven deployments, 9 patents.

6M+
Containers collected
70/min
Max throughput
9
Patents filed
11
Design rights
Recognised by
Waste Management Innovation 2026
AI Gamechangers Award 2024
ICC Award for Innovation

31 billion containers a year.
One deadline. One chance to get it right.

The UK's Deposit Return Scheme goes live 1 October 2027. Exchange for Change confirmed in June 2026 that RVM operators earn 5p per container returned (Tier 1) and manual collection points earn 3p. At 1,000 returns a day, that is over £18,000 a year before the £6,000 small retailer grant.

20p
Deposit per container
confirmed
5p
RVM handling fee per
container · Tier 1
31bn
UK containers
per year
£60m
Grant fund for
small retailers

How much will your store earn from DRS?

RVM operators earn 5p per container (Tier 1 rate), manual collection points earn 3p flat. Move the slider to see your estimate.

Your estimated daily
container returns
500
Manual return point
Fast Scan or Mini
Staff-assisted · zero infrastructure
£5,475
per year
£456 per month
3p per container · confirmed
500 returns/day · 365 days
Recommended · Automated RVM
Pro V2, Neo or Ace
Unsupervised · zero staff needed
£9,125
per year
£760 per month
5p per container · Tier 1
225,000/year Tier 1 threshold applies per machine
Extra earnings with an automated RVM
£3,650 more per year
Compared to a manual return point at the same daily volume
Solutions

Built for every stakeholder in the DRS ecosystem.

Whether you're a retailer navigating compliance, a council tackling litter, or a corporate with ESG targets — there's a Retearn solution designed for your exact situation.

Retail & Supermarkets
Mandatory compliance from October 2027 — but also a genuine revenue opportunity. Earn handling fees on every return, drive repeat footfall, and show customers what you stand for.
Municipalities & Councils
IP65 outdoor, IK8 vandal-resistant, solar-capable. Tackle litter, hit recycling targets and demonstrate environmental leadership with machines built for any public space.
Corporates & Campuses
Measurable ESG metrics. App-based employee engagement. Custom-branded machines. A visible, verifiable commitment to the circular economy that goes straight into your annual report.
See It In Action

Watch How Retearn RVMs Work

Real machines. Real deployments. See the innovation behind Retearn's Reklaim Ace RVMs — purpose-built for the UK Deposit Return Scheme.

High-Volume RVM

Reklaim Ace

Engineered for extreme throughput. The Ace processes up to 70 containers per minute — 1,500+ transactions every day — making it the machine for hypermarkets, shopping malls and major transport hubs. Indoor and outdoor rated.

800–900
Capacity
70/min
Speed
10.9 ft²
Footprint
<20ms
AI ID
High Capacity
Reklaim Ace
Standard RVM

Reklaim Pro V2

High-speed AI classification with glass soft landing under 1% breakage. The Pro V2 handles the volume demands of supermarkets and large convenience stores — unsupervised, reliable, day-in day-out performance across any deposit return scheme.

400–750
Capacity
45/min
Speed
9.6 ft²
Footprint
<10ms
AI ID
Most Popular
Reklaim Pro V2
Kiosk RVM

Reklaim Neo

Compact enough for any retail space. At 4.4 sq ft, the Neo brings automated container collection to smaller stores, offices and corporate campuses. Consumers scan, drop, and leave in under 30 seconds. Staff change the bag — the machine handles everything else.

130
Capacity
45/min
Speed
4.4 ft²
Footprint
12 hrs
Battery
Office Ready
Reklaim Neo
Manual Return Device

Reklaim Fast Scan

The fastest manual collection device on the market — 50 items per minute, versus 10-15 with a standard barcode scanner. Staff-assisted returns that keep up with peak hours. Zero infrastructure, sets up in minutes.

45/min
Speed
12 hrs
Battery
7.9"
Display
IP65
Rated
Manual Returns
Reklaim Fast Scan
Portable Return Device

Reklaim Mini

Under one square foot. Fourteen hours of battery. 4G and 5G connected. The Mini turns any retail counter into a return point — from a corner shop to a corporate café. No infrastructure, no installation. Deployed and running in minutes.

<1 ft²
Footprint
50/min
Speed
14 hrs
Battery
4G/5G
Network
Most Compact
Reklaim Mini
Proof It Works
Live Deployment

A city running entirely on DRS. Built by us.

Gelephu Mindfulness City launched a full city-wide Deposit Return Scheme from day one, operated on Retearn's platform. Consumers use the Retearn app to locate machines, scan a QR code, drop their bottle, and receive an instant digital refund. No vouchers, no waiting.

Live
5M+
Containers collected at GMC alone
1M in 53 days
Fastest million returns — a world record for any town in the Himalayan foothills
12K/day
Collections at daily peak
~7K
Unique active users

October 2027 is closer than you think.
Secure your machine now.

Installation slots fill months in advance. Our specialists will help you find the right machine for your store, your volume, and your scheme requirements.

Get Started
Find the right machine.
Meet the October 2027 deadline.
Whether you're a single store or a national chain, our DRS specialists will help you choose the right machine, understand your obligations, and apply for grant support.
Free, no-obligation consultation
Eligible for £6,000 small retailer grant
Earn 5p/container (RVM) or 3p/container (manual) — confirmed June 2026
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/UK DRS 2027
Exchange for Change

The UK Deposit Return Scheme, explained.

From 1 October 2027, every drink sold in a PET bottle or metal can across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland carries a 20p refundable deposit. Here's everything retailers, councils and businesses need to know — and why now is the moment to act.

20p
Confirmed deposit per container
1 Oct 2027
Go-live date
31 billion
UK containers per year
90%
Return rate target, Year 3
£60m
Grant fund for small retailers
5p
RVM handling fee per container (Tier 1 confirmed)
3p
Manual return handling fee (confirmed June 2026)
How It Works

A simple loop with a
transformative impact.

Step 01
Purchase with 20p deposit
Every in-scope container (PET, aluminium, steel 150ml–3L) is sold with a 20p refundable deposit added to the price.
Step 02
Return to an RVM or collection point
Consumer brings the empty container to a Retearn RVM or authorised manual return point at a participating retailer.
Step 03
AI verifies in under 20ms
Our AI engine scans the barcode against the Exchange for Change article list in under 20 milliseconds. Valid containers accepted instantly.
Step 04
Instant 20p refund + retailer fee
Consumer gets their deposit back as cash, voucher, or digital payment. The retailer earns a handling fee from Exchange for Change on every return.
Timeline

The road to
1 October 2027.

✓ Done
Jan–Jun 2025
Legislation & DMO Appointed
DRS laws passed. Exchange for Change appointed as UK DMO. Scotland aligned with UK scheme.
✓ Done
Oct 2025–Apr 2026
Specs, Grants & Planning Rights
20p deposit confirmed. £60m grant fund announced. RVM specs published. Permitted Development Rights from April 2026.
← You Are Here
Now → Late 2026
Peak Procurement Window
The critical window to select and order machines. Producer registration opens Q3 2026. Act now to avoid slot shortages.
Coming
Late 2026 → Sep 2027
Installation & Labelling Wave
Retailers install RVMs nationally. Packaging updated with Exchange for Change logo. Public awareness campaigns launch.
Live
1 October 2027
UK DRS Goes Live
20p on every in-scope container. 31 billion drinks containers enter the scheme. 90% return target within 3 years.

The right machine for your store's DRS obligation.

Every retailer in scope must accept returns from October 2027. The machine you choose determines your installation cost, your running cost, and the handling fee income you generate.

High-Volume Stores
Reklaim Ace Reklaim Pro V2
Reklaim Ace & Pro V2
For supermarkets, large convenience stores and retail parks. Fully automated — no staff involvement. Up to 1,500+ transactions per day.
Earns 5p per container · Tier 1 rate
Most Stores
Mid-Size Stores
Reklaim Neo
Reklaim Neo
At 4.4 sq ft, the Neo qualifies as a compliant automated return point. Consumers scan, drop, and leave in under 30 seconds. No staff required.
Earns 5p per container · Tier 1 rate
Small Stores & Counters
Reklaim Fast Scan Reklaim Mini
Fast Scan & Mini
For corner shops, newsagents and cafés. Staff-assisted with 50 scans per minute. Zero infrastructure, sets up in minutes.
Earns 3p per container · manual rate

Why retailers are choosing Retearn for UK DRS.

Purpose-built hardware, proven in live DRS deployments, backed by an engineering team that has operated a full scheme from day one.

AI identification in under 20ms
Our recognition engine classifies PET, aluminium, glass and multi-layer containers faster than any comparable device. Fewer rejections means more accepted returns and more handling fee income per day.
No compaction — less downtime, better recyclate
We do not compact containers. No crusher means no crush failures, no contamination, and container integrity preserved for higher downstream recyclate value.
Modular hardware — upgrade without replacing
Swap the AI module, expand bin capacity, or change the inlet configuration without replacing the whole machine. Lower five-year total cost of ownership.
Remote monitoring on every device
Every machine reports in real time. Issues are flagged before they cause outages. Bag fill levels, connection status, rejection rates — all visible remotely so site visits happen on schedule.
Configurable to your store and brand
Machine wrap, display language, inlet type, loyalty and POS integration — all configurable. Our hardware adapts to your store format, not the other way around.
Local support, agreed SLA
On-site response times defined at contract stage. Our team is reachable, our service SLA is committed in writing, and our support covers the full deployment lifecycle.
Confirmed Details

What's been confirmed so far.

20p flat deposit — confirmed April 2026
Exchange for Change confirmed a flat 20p deposit on all in-scope containers. Applies to every eligible container from 1 October 2027 across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Return-to-retail model
Retailers are the primary return point network. Urban stores under 100m² are automatically exempt — but can volunteer to participate and earn handling fees.
Scope: PET, aluminium and steel
In-scope: PET plastic, aluminium and steel containers 150ml–3L. Glass excluded in England, Scotland and NI. Wales includes glass with a 4-year phased exemption.
£6,000 grant for small retailers
Eligible small independent retailers can receive £6,000 per site (three annual £2,000 payments) from the £60m fund — separate from and in addition to per-container handling fee income.
Permitted Development Rights
From April 2026, retailers can install RVMs without full planning permission — subject to footprint under 80m², height under 4m, and location restrictions.
EU mandate: 13 more countries
EU PPWR law mandates 90% collection across all 27 member states by 2029. France, Spain, Italy and Greece are among 13 new countries building DRS infrastructure now.
FAQ

Common questions about UK DRS.

Urban stores with retail space under 100m² are automatically exempt — no application needed. All other retailers selling in-scope containers are required to provide a return point (RVM or manual collection). Our team can advise you on your specific obligation at no cost.
England, Scotland and Northern Ireland: PET plastic bottles, aluminium cans and steel cans between 150ml and 3L. Glass is excluded in these nations. Wales includes glass with a 4-year phased exemption (2027–2031) where glass carries a zero deposit initially.
From April 2026, no — for most locations. Permitted Development Rights allow RVM installation without full planning permission: footprint under 80m², height under 4m, not within 15m of residential land, not facing a highway. Exemptions apply in conservation areas and National Parks.
Exchange for Change's proposed £60m fund gives eligible small, independent retailers £6,000 per site — paid as three annual instalments of £2,000, with the first payment approximately three months after scheme launch. This is separate from the handling fee income you earn on every container returned.
Producer registration opens Q3 2026, with a 12-week minimum lead time before launch. Retailer registration follows. Given installation and delivery lead times, the decision on which machine to order should be made now — slots will tighten significantly as 2027 approaches.
Don't Wait
October 2027 is closer than you think.
With registration opening Q3 2026 and installation slots filling, now is the moment to act. Our specialists will walk you through your specific obligations and options — free of charge.
Free DRS obligation review for your store
Grant application guidance included
Talk to a DRS Specialist
We respond within one business day.
No pressure. Expert guidance for your specific situation.
/Solutions
Solutions

Built for every stakeholder in the circular economy.

Whether you run a corner shop, a city council or a corporate campus — there's a Retearn solution designed for your obligations, your space and your opportunity.

For Retail & Supermarkets

Accept returns. Earn from them. We handle the rest.

Every container returned to your store earns a handling fee paid by the scheme operator. An automated RVM earns more per return than a manual point, and runs without any staff involvement. We match the right machine to your store format, footfall, and floor plan.

Earn without adding headcount
Automated RVMs process returns without staff involvement. No queues, no training requirements, no additional hours. The machine runs during your trading hours and handles the collection entirely.
Returns drive repeat footfall
Consumers return to stores where redemption is fast and easy. A reliable return point becomes a reason to visit — turning a compliance obligation into a consistent footfall driver.
A machine sized for your store
From a counter-top scanner for a 400 sq ft convenience store to a high-capacity RVM for a supermarket, we size the device to your daily volume and available floor space.
Match your store to the right machine
Reklaim Pro V2
Reklaim Pro V2
Standard supermarket & large convenience
→
Reklaim Fast Scan
Reklaim Fast Scan
Smaller stores qualifying for manual returns
→
Reklaim Mini
Reklaim Mini
Counter-top for the smallest spaces
→
Recommended machines
Reklaim Ace
Reklaim Ace
High-footfall public spaces, transit hubs
→
Reklaim Pro V2
Reklaim Pro V2
Town centres, leisure centres, community hubs
→
For Municipalities & Councils

More return points across your area means higher return rates across your scheme.

Getting containers back requires making it convenient to return them — at transit hubs, retail parks, and independent shops, not only large supermarkets. Our two-tier approach puts more collection points in more places without proportionally increasing infrastructure cost.

High-throughput machines where footfall demands them
The Reklaim Ace processes more than 1,500 transactions a day at busy stations, leisure centres, and retail parks. Fast processing keeps queues short and consumer participation high.
Portable terminals for every independent shop
Portable Deposit Terminals bring any corner shop or newsagent into your collection network. No floor space requirement, no capital outlay for the retailer, no staff training beyond a single setup session.
Scheme data without chasing each operator
Every device reports in real time. Collections by location, material type, and time period, consolidated into one dashboard for your scheme management and statutory reporting obligations.
For Corporates & Campuses

Give your sustainability programme something auditable to report on.

A DRS collection point on your campus generates a transaction record for every container returned: material type, volume, weight diverted from landfill. Exportable, verifiable, and ready for your next sustainability report without any manual aggregation.

Verified numbers for ESG disclosures
Export containers collected, material breakdown, and CO₂ equivalent by date range, location, or department. Ready for annual reports, internal sustainability targets, or stakeholder presentations.
Fits in a break room
The Reklaim Neo requires less than 5 sq ft. No building work, no dedicated power circuit, no planning requirement. It installs in a canteen, lobby, or corridor and operates from day one.
Employees see their impact in real time
The Retearn app shows each user their cumulative returns, material recovered, and carbon equivalent. Individual actions become visible, which keeps participation going long after the launch week.
Recommended machine
Reklaim Neo
Reklaim Neo
Compact kiosk for offices & campuses
→

Three ways to get your machine. We will tell you which one makes financial sense.

Outright purchase, leasing, or revenue share: the right model depends on your volume, your timeline, and how you prefer to account for the asset. We run the numbers with you honestly and recommend the one that works for your situation.

Model 1
Outright purchase + service contract
You own the machine outright and pay an annual service fee. Best margin for large chains with volume certainty. TOMRA used exactly this model with Dino Polska for 3,000 machines.
Best for: Supermarket chains · Large retail groups
Recommended
Model 2
Leasing or rental
Monthly fee, no upfront cost. Growing fast in the convenience segment. In the UK, the £6,000 Exchange for Change grant combined with 3–5p handling fee income means a small store can essentially cover the machine cost from the scheme itself.
Best for: Independent stores · Convenience segment
Model 3
Revenue share
We provide the machine at low or zero upfront cost and take a portion of the handling fee income you receive. Lowest barrier to entry. Less common in EU DRS markets, but a viable route for operators with uncertain volumes.
Best for: New entrants · Uncertain volume locations
Our edge

Built to adapt. Supported locally.

No two retail environments are the same. We configure every deployment to fit: machine wrap, inlet type, display language, loyalty and POS integration. Our hardware is modular, our support SLA is agreed before you sign, and our team stays reachable long after installation.

Fully customisable hardware
Machine wrap, powder coat, inlet type, and display language configured to your spec. No standard-box compromise.
Integrates with your existing systems
Loyalty programmes, POS, ESG dashboards — our API connects your DRS return point to the rest of your operations.
Local support, agreed SLA
On-site response times defined at contract stage. Remote diagnostics flag issues before they cause downtime.
Reklaim device range
Find Your Solution
Which solution is right for you?
Tell us about your space and we'll recommend the right machine, walk you through DRS obligations and help you understand available grant support — all free of charge.
Free, no-obligation consultation
Grant application support
Find Your Solution
Tell us about your space.
A specialist responds within one business day.
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Platform Intelligence

Not just hardware. A complete DRS ecosystem.

Every Retearn machine is connected to a cloud platform built for real-time intelligence, proactive maintenance and enterprise-grade security. The technology is the machine — and the machine is the technology.

Key Metrics

The numbers that matter.

AI Identification
<10ms
Five-class material recognition powered by Industrial NVIDIA SOMs. PET, aluminium, glass, MLP and Tetra Packs identified before the container reaches the bottom.
Max Throughput
70/min
The Reklaim Ace processes 70 containers per minute. No queue forms, no consumer frustration, no store complaints.
Connectivity
4G/5G
Always online. LoRaWAN and Zigbee IoT for locations with limited cellular. Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz backup on all machines.
Certifications
11+
IK8, IP65, RoHS III, FCC, EN 61000, OWASP ASVS 4.0 and more. Every machine certified before deployment.
AI Engine

Identifies what you put in before you've let go.

Powered by Industrial NVIDIA SOMs, Retearn's AI classifies material types in under 10 milliseconds across five categories. Not just whether a container is valid — but what it's made of, which bin it belongs in, and whether it meets DRS specifications.

PET plastic bottles — crushed and uncrushed, up to 3L
Aluminium cans — crushed and uncrushed
Glass bottles — soft landing, under 1% breakage
MLP and Tetra Packs — multi-layer packaging
Identification time
<10ms
Industrial NVIDIA SOMs · Reklaim Pro V2 & Ace
5
Material classes
99%+
Accuracy
Cloud Platform

Every machine is a connected,
intelligent node in your network.

Multi-cloud compatible
AWS, Azure and GCP. Live sync, real-time analytics, remote configuration. No vendor lock-in.
Over-the-air updates
Software updates deploy across your entire fleet simultaneously. No engineer visits, no downtime windows.
Role-based access control
Admin, Technician and Operator roles. National retailers manage hundreds of machines with granular permissions.
Proactive alerts
Bin-full, health and downtime alerts via SMS, Email, WhatsApp and push. Know before your customers do.
Operational analytics
Transaction volumes, return rates, fill-level history, peak time analysis. Optimise routes, staffing and placement.
ESG reporting exports
Containers collected, CO₂ equivalent, materials recovered. Download-ready for annual ESG disclosures.
Consumer apps
DRS PWA, Android and iOS. Consumers find return points, track returns and receive instant digital refunds.
European-ready
Multi-language, multi-currency, LoRaWAN and Zigbee. Built to scale across all EU DRS markets by 2029.
Smart Ring Interface

The inlet that knows what you're putting in.

The Smart Ring on Reklaim Ace and Pro V2 uses proximity sensing to detect containers before insertion. Valid containers cause the lid to open automatically. Invalid materials prompt a gentle message — without errors, without jams, without staff intervention.

Green — machine ready for container intake
White — machine idle, ready to accept login
Red — machine busy, transaction in progress
Smart Ring — Ready
Certifications

Every standard that matters,
built in from the start.

IK8 — EN 62262
Vandal Resistance
Impact protection for unsupervised public deployment. Withstands deliberate attacks without compromising machine integrity.
IP65 — IEC 60529
Ingress Protection
Complete dust exclusion and water jet protection. Full outdoor capability in all UK weather conditions.
RoHS III
Hazardous Substances
EU Directive 2015/863. Mandatory for all EU market placements. Restriction of hazardous substances in electronic equipment.
FCC Part 15 Class B
EMC Emissions
Electromagnetic compatibility — ensures the machine does not interfere with other electronic equipment in-store.
EN 61000-6-1
EMC Immunity
Machine operates correctly in the presence of EM disturbances in commercial environments.
EN 61000-6-2
EMC Industrial
Generic emissions for industrial environments. Applies to all Reklaim machines for retail and industrial deployment.
IEC 60068-2-1/78
Environmental Testing
Dry heat, damp heat, temperature cycling. Operating range: −20°C to +50°C. Storage: −20°C to +70°C.
OWASP ASVS 4.0
Cybersecurity
Application security verification from STQC. Optional certification. Protects DRS data networks from fraud and unauthorised access.
Technical Enquiries
Built. Connected.
Ready for 2027.
Request a technical briefing, specifications document or compliance summary for your procurement or engineering team.
Full technical specifications available
Integration support for enterprise deployments
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/About Retearn
Part of Recykal

Built to solve what the DRS market was missing.

Retearn is the research and innovation arm of Recykal — India's leading waste management platform. Two live deployments, 6 million containers collected, 11 design rights, 9 patents, and a city-wide DRS in Bhutan running from day one. This is what two years of focused engineering produces.

Built from inside the recycling industry, not outside it.

Retearn didn't begin as a hardware startup with a recycling thesis. It began as a question inside Recykal: why does infrastructure always fail at the point of collection? Recykal had already built India's most connected digital waste ecosystem. The missing piece was physical — machines that could operate at real-world density without constant intervention.

Three years of field data, two live deployments, and a Bhutan city-wide DRS running at 12,000 collections a day later — the answer is the Reklaim range.

Part of Recykal
Recykal operates India's largest digital waste management platform — connecting producers, recyclers, and collectors across 28 states. Retearn is its hardware R&D arm, purpose-built to close the collection gap.
Apr 2023
Retearn founded. R&D arm of Recykal. First hardware prototypes enter field testing across Indian collection sites.
2024
Nasscom AI Gameangers Award. Full Reklaim range validated. Bhutan deployment contract signed for two city-wide DRS sites.
Jan 2025
GMC Gelephu goes live. City-wide DRS operational from day one. First 1 million containers returned in 53 days — the fastest rate ever recorded globally.
2026
Aegis Graham Bell Award for Waste Management Innovation. ET AI Award for Best Use of AI for Sustainability. 5 million containers collected at GMC alone.
Now
UK DRS 2027 ready. DRS-ready platform in final validation. 11 design rights and 9 patents protecting the platform architecture.

Running live. Not in a lab.

Two deployments in Bhutan give us something most competitors don't have: real numbers from a real operating DRS. Not a pilot. Not a proof of concept. A city — running on our machines, every day.

🇧🇹
Gelephu Mindfulness City
Operated by Retearn · Recykal · 2024–present
5M+
Containers collected
~7K
Unique active users
53 days
To first million — fastest ever recorded
12K/day
Peak daily collections
"The entire city of Gelephu is operating on DRS. Consumers go to the machine, show a QR, drop the bottle, and receive money automatically." — Recykal, December 2025
🇧🇹
Phuentsholing
Operated by Retearn · Recykal · 2024–present
1M+
Containers collected
900+
Transacting users
48K+
In first 23 days
>3K/day
Average daily collections
Together, both Bhutan sites represent the most complete city-scale DRS deployment in South Asia — designed, built, and operated end-to-end by Retearn.
Why Retearn

Every DRS market has the same problems. We built our machines around solving them.

These are engineering decisions shaped by watching real deployment failures — before we wrote a single line of product code.

The problem
High fixed cost per point means automated RVMs don't work at low volume — excluding most of the network.
Retearn's answer
Two-tier network — full RVMs for high-throughput sites, portable terminals for every small retailer.
The problem
Reactive maintenance means failures are found late. Downtime is unpredictable and erodes consumer habit.
Retearn's answer
Remote health monitoring built in. Issues flagged and scheduled before they become outages.
The problem
Full unit replacements whenever requirements change drive total cost of ownership up sharply over time.
Retearn's answer
Modular architecture. Upgrade the AI module or expand capacity — without replacing the machine.
The problem
Large-format retail bias excludes independent shops and small outlets — the stores serving the most people.
Retearn's answer
Portable terminals let any retailer be a return point — zero capital, zero floor-space requirement.
The problem
Slow recognition and mechanical jams form queues — the single biggest driver of low return rates globally.
Retearn's answer
70 containers/min. AI identification in under 20ms. 1,500+ transactions a day without forming a queue.
The problem
Contaminated returns lower recyclate value across the entire scheme — affecting commercial viability.
Retearn's answer
5-class AI on NVIDIA SOMs. PET, aluminium, glass, MLP, Tetra Packs — classified correctly before storage.
The problem
Weak verification creates fraud risk and reconciliation gaps — especially critical at billions of returns per year.
Retearn's answer
Encrypted telemetry and full audit trails on every transaction. Every container on record, in real time.
The problem
Store-dependent payouts create settlement delays and manual errors that compound as return volumes scale.
Retearn's answer
Digital deposit reimbursement built into the transaction flow. Instant payout — no vouchers, no staff.
Recognition

Recognised by the industry

Aegis Graham Bell Award
2026
Aegis Graham Bell Award
Waste Management Innovation
Nasscom
2024
Nasscom AI Gamechangers Award
AI Innovation in Sustainability
International Chamber of Commerce
2025
ICC Award for Innovation
International Chamber of Commerce

Protected by design

Design rights cover the Reklaim Ace, FastScan, and multi-chamber inversion system. Patents cover core AI identification, material routing, and secure transaction architecture.

11
Design Rights
secured
9
Patents
filed
IP covers: inlet mechanism design, AI classification pipeline, multi-chamber sorting, secure deposit transaction flow, modular bin architecture, and outdoor weatherproofing systems.

The UK DRS starts October 2027.
We have already deployed at scale.

A live city-scale DRS deployment on record, and a team that has operated a full DRS from day one. Speak to us about your specific requirements.

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