Barry Snedden
@barrysnedden.bsky.social
He/Him. Fifer in Porty. Comms for good causes. Big fan of biscuits.
♻️ 🏴🏳️🌈🇪🇺🏒📻🖖🌱🚲🫖🍪
♻️ 🏴🏳️🌈🇪🇺🏒📻🖖🌱🚲🫖🍪
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🔎 Looking for more practical insights and DRS best practices? Explore the #DRSPlaybook commissioned by UNESDA and NMWE from OLHC Consultants
👉 unesda.eu/our-prioriti...
👉 unesda.eu/our-prioriti...
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🔎 Looking for more practical insights and DRS best practices? Explore the #DRSPlaybook commissioned by UNESDA and NMWE from OLHC Consultants
👉 unesda.eu/our-prioriti...
👉 unesda.eu/our-prioriti...
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Heard that Spain will introduce a #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) next year to boost the collection of single-use beverage containers for #recycling?
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Heard that Spain will introduce a #DepositReturnSystem (#DRS) next year to boost the collection of single-use beverage containers for #recycling?
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
You heard it right! That’s what is being discussed now at the DRS event in Madrid, hosted by NGOs @reloop.bsky.social @retorna.org & @zerowasteeurope.eu
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We’ve officially kicked off the Global Conference of Deposit System Experts.
Make sure you are following @retorna.org for updates from the #DepositSystemsConference #ConferenciaSDDR
Make sure you are following @retorna.org for updates from the #DepositSystemsConference #ConferenciaSDDR
El comisionado para la Economía Circular del @miteco.gob.es, Alejandro Dorado, destaca cómo el Sistema de Depósito puede convertirse en un verdadero símbolo del compromiso de la sociedad española con un modelo de gestión de residuos circular ♻️🇪🇸
#SDDR #ConferenciaSDDR www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXS4...
#SDDR #ConferenciaSDDR www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXS4...
Upcoming DRS system in Spain: Global Experts Conference
YouTube video by Global Deposit and Return Platform
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We’ve officially kicked off the Global Conference of Deposit System Experts.
Make sure you are following @retorna.org for updates from the #DepositSystemsConference #ConferenciaSDDR
Make sure you are following @retorna.org for updates from the #DepositSystemsConference #ConferenciaSDDR
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Circular systems like this are the way of the future, and Reloop expects to see more of them across Europe as businesses back them and regulators introduce supportive policies.
@jennihume.bsky.social
@cathgem2000.bsky.social
@mcsuk.bsky.social
@jennihume.bsky.social
@cathgem2000.bsky.social
@mcsuk.bsky.social
UK must learn from the world's first city-wide reuseable cup scheme
In Aarhus, Denmark a successful scheme which collects and washes cups for a small deposit has stopped more than one million so far from being binned
www.mirror.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Circular systems like this are the way of the future, and Reloop expects to see more of them across Europe as businesses back them and regulators introduce supportive policies.
@jennihume.bsky.social
@cathgem2000.bsky.social
@mcsuk.bsky.social
@jennihume.bsky.social
@cathgem2000.bsky.social
@mcsuk.bsky.social
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Recently, Reloop turned 10!
A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉
Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do?
👇
www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10
A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉
Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do?
👇
www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10
July 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Recently, Reloop turned 10!
A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉
Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do?
👇
www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10
A decade of informing, connecting & inspiring action across policy, industry & beyond. 🎉
Want to find out more about Reloop and the work we do?
👇
www.reloopplatform.org/reloop10
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🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, we’re breaking down Extended Producer Responsibility, taking a look at where it started, what it means today, and why it’s essential for a functioning circular economy.
🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
May 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🎙️ In the latest episode of the Reloop Brief, we’re breaking down Extended Producer Responsibility, taking a look at where it started, what it means today, and why it’s essential for a functioning circular economy.
🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
🎧👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
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Next week, Edinburgh’s transport committee will discuss which active travel schemes to continue with, & which to put on hold
Some good news, & some bad… 🧵
1st up, the good:
Some good news, & some bad… 🧵
1st up, the good:
May 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Next week, Edinburgh’s transport committee will discuss which active travel schemes to continue with, & which to put on hold
Some good news, & some bad… 🧵
1st up, the good:
Some good news, & some bad… 🧵
1st up, the good:
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THE PORTY PRIDE 2025 EVENTS PROGRAMME is now…
Join us for dancing, the dog walk, films, poetry, swimming, book events, storytelling, politics, crafting, DIY, music, pale ale, singing, yoga, running, climbing, football and more…
More listings at bit.ly/PortyPrideEvents + look out for ticket info
Join us for dancing, the dog walk, films, poetry, swimming, book events, storytelling, politics, crafting, DIY, music, pale ale, singing, yoga, running, climbing, football and more…
More listings at bit.ly/PortyPrideEvents + look out for ticket info
April 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
THE PORTY PRIDE 2025 EVENTS PROGRAMME is now…
Join us for dancing, the dog walk, films, poetry, swimming, book events, storytelling, politics, crafting, DIY, music, pale ale, singing, yoga, running, climbing, football and more…
More listings at bit.ly/PortyPrideEvents + look out for ticket info
Join us for dancing, the dog walk, films, poetry, swimming, book events, storytelling, politics, crafting, DIY, music, pale ale, singing, yoga, running, climbing, football and more…
More listings at bit.ly/PortyPrideEvents + look out for ticket info
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🎙️ What’s really happening with deposit systems in Australia and New Zealand?
In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.
In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.
A brief look at deposit systems in Australia & New Zealand
In this podcast we cover developments in Australia’s Container Deposit Schemes and the evolving Extended Producer Responsibility landscape in New Zealand.
www.reloopplatform.org
April 17, 2025 at 10:11 AM
🎙️ What’s really happening with deposit systems in Australia and New Zealand?
In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.
In this episode of Reloop's short-form podcast, our brilliant podcast producer, Shraddha Kumar, steps in front of the microphone to lead a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Kelman, Director of Reloop Pacific.
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Public Statement from Porty Pride on today’s Supreme Court Ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
April 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Public Statement from Porty Pride on today’s Supreme Court Ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers.
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Reloop’s Global Deposit Dashboard is live! 📊
Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more.
Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET
Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more.
Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET
Global Deposit Dashboard
Accurate and up-to-date global data on deposit return systems for single-use beverage containers.
www.reloopplatform.org
April 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Reloop’s Global Deposit Dashboard is live! 📊
Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more.
Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET
Compare features from deposit return systems worldwide – deposit values, return rates, system design & more.
Join our launch webinar on 23 April to see the board in action or check it out now. 🗓️ 9am & 5pm CET
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The PORTY PRIDE PROM DOG WALK is back…
Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS !!
Sat 7th June 2025 - 11am
10.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for 11am start. Finishing at the bottom of John Street.
EVERYONE is welcome, dog or no dog!
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity
Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS !!
Sat 7th June 2025 - 11am
10.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for 11am start. Finishing at the bottom of John Street.
EVERYONE is welcome, dog or no dog!
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity
March 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The PORTY PRIDE PROM DOG WALK is back…
Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS !!
Sat 7th June 2025 - 11am
10.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for 11am start. Finishing at the bottom of John Street.
EVERYONE is welcome, dog or no dog!
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity
Bring your DOGS, FLAGS, BANNERS, VOICES AND FRIENDS !!
Sat 7th June 2025 - 11am
10.45am meet at the bottom of Kings Road for 11am start. Finishing at the bottom of John Street.
EVERYONE is welcome, dog or no dog!
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#pride #portypride #lgbtqcommunity
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Huge thanks to @reloop.bsky.social for chatting to me about @mcsuk.bsky.social State of our Beaches report for 2024 and delving into what the litter shows, collected by our amazing volunteers.
📢🎧Our latest podcast is available now.
We take a further look at the findings from @mcsuk.bsky.social’s State of our Beaches 2024 report, which revealed a 9.5% rise in plastic litter on UK beaches.
@lizzieprice.bsky.social, Beachwatch Manager, unpacks the key insights from the report.
We take a further look at the findings from @mcsuk.bsky.social’s State of our Beaches 2024 report, which revealed a 9.5% rise in plastic litter on UK beaches.
@lizzieprice.bsky.social, Beachwatch Manager, unpacks the key insights from the report.
A brief look at the state of UK beaches
This episode of the Reloop Brief looks at the State of our Beaches 2024 report, which reveal a near 10% in plastic litter on UK beaches.
www.reloopplatform.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Huge thanks to @reloop.bsky.social for chatting to me about @mcsuk.bsky.social State of our Beaches report for 2024 and delving into what the litter shows, collected by our amazing volunteers.
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Our new beach clean report is out and the UK has a plastic pollution problem!
Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌
Take a look at the report to find out more👇
actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24
1/4
Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌
Take a look at the report to find out more👇
actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24
1/4
March 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Our new beach clean report is out and the UK has a plastic pollution problem!
Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌
Take a look at the report to find out more👇
actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24
1/4
Last year a whopping 15,000 of you helped us pick up and record over 3/4s of a million pieces of litter off our coastline 🙌
Take a look at the report to find out more👇
actmcs.org/tw-beachwatch24
1/4
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🎧 New Podcast : INC 5.2 will be held in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.
The fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. #globalplasticstreaty
The fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. #globalplasticstreaty
A brief look at INC 5.2
In this podcast, we discuss what has been happening over the five rounds of negotiations and what to expect next.
www.reloopplatform.org
March 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🎧 New Podcast : INC 5.2 will be held in Geneva from 5 to 14 August 2025.
The fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. #globalplasticstreaty
The fight over plastic production remains the biggest hurdle, reinforcing the reality that recycling alone won’t solve the crisis. #globalplasticstreaty
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Social Media Folks….
Porty Pride are looking for social media volunteers
Please email portypride@gmail.com with the subject - social media volunteer - if you are interested.
Porty Pride is a volunteer run community Pride
#portypride #pride #pridemonth
Porty Pride are looking for social media volunteers
Please email portypride@gmail.com with the subject - social media volunteer - if you are interested.
Porty Pride is a volunteer run community Pride
#portypride #pride #pridemonth
February 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Social Media Folks….
Porty Pride are looking for social media volunteers
Please email portypride@gmail.com with the subject - social media volunteer - if you are interested.
Porty Pride is a volunteer run community Pride
#portypride #pride #pridemonth
Porty Pride are looking for social media volunteers
Please email portypride@gmail.com with the subject - social media volunteer - if you are interested.
Porty Pride is a volunteer run community Pride
#portypride #pride #pridemonth
Another quick podcast.
Was working from the spare room today, and discovered that my house is WAY noisier than I thought 🙉.
Was working from the spare room today, and discovered that my house is WAY noisier than I thought 🙉.
Nearly 60 million tonnes of food waste and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste are generated in the EU. Every year 🤯
But, there are new EU targets for food waste reduction and the textile sector.
Reloop’s CEO Clarissa Morawski joined Barry Snedden to discuss the developments on our new podcast.
But, there are new EU targets for food waste reduction and the textile sector.
Reloop’s CEO Clarissa Morawski joined Barry Snedden to discuss the developments on our new podcast.
A brief look at food and textile waste in the EU
A new agreement has been reached on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive, setting EU targets for food waste reduction by 2030 and measures towards a more responsible and less waste-producing textile sector.
www.reloopplatform.org
February 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Another quick podcast.
Was working from the spare room today, and discovered that my house is WAY noisier than I thought 🙉.
Was working from the spare room today, and discovered that my house is WAY noisier than I thought 🙉.
Reposted by Barry Snedden
The modern phenomenon of the Haunted Cereal Bowl has bothered me for years
February 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The modern phenomenon of the Haunted Cereal Bowl has bothered me for years
Episode one ✅
🚨 New podcast🎙️♻️
The UK’s deposit return scheme - where’s it at? We break it down with Jenni Hume and Sarah Horner, plus a look at Ireland’s Re-turn programme smashing 1 billion returns.
What’s working? What’s happening? What’s next?
🎧 Listen now 👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
The UK’s deposit return scheme - where’s it at? We break it down with Jenni Hume and Sarah Horner, plus a look at Ireland’s Re-turn programme smashing 1 billion returns.
What’s working? What’s happening? What’s next?
🎧 Listen now 👉 www.reloopplatform.org/a-brief-look...
A brief look at the Deposit Return Schemes in the UK and Ireland
Host Barry Snedden is joined by Reloop’s newly appointed UK & Ireland Director, Sarah Horner, and Global Networks Director, Jenni Hume.
www.reloopplatform.org
February 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Episode one ✅
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Oh, hello Bluesky 👋🏻
We're delighted to (finally) be here.
Full events and ticket info for #PortyPride is coming soon.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
We're delighted to (finally) be here.
Full events and ticket info for #PortyPride is coming soon.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
February 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Oh, hello Bluesky 👋🏻
We're delighted to (finally) be here.
Full events and ticket info for #PortyPride is coming soon.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
We're delighted to (finally) be here.
Full events and ticket info for #PortyPride is coming soon.
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Reposted by Barry Snedden
How an opaquely-funded PR company is skewing the debate about a new national park in Scotland and why it is so important for you to have your say.
aprs.scot/news/environ...
aprs.scot/news/environ...
Environmental campaigning in the age of misinformation - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
As people in Galloway, and further afield, are being asked to contribute their views on a new National Park to the official consultation, our Director, Kat Jones, contemplates the campaign that is bei...
aprs.scot
January 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
How an opaquely-funded PR company is skewing the debate about a new national park in Scotland and why it is so important for you to have your say.
aprs.scot/news/environ...
aprs.scot/news/environ...
Reposted by Barry Snedden
This is absolutely phenomenal, and is highly recommended to anyone trying to make Scotland an even slightly nicer place at a policy level. bsky.app/profile/aprs...
How an opaquely-funded PR company is skewing the debate about a new national park in Scotland and why it is so important for you to have your say.
aprs.scot/news/environ...
aprs.scot/news/environ...
Environmental campaigning in the age of misinformation - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
As people in Galloway, and further afield, are being asked to contribute their views on a new National Park to the official consultation, our Director, Kat Jones, contemplates the campaign that is bei...
aprs.scot
January 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is absolutely phenomenal, and is highly recommended to anyone trying to make Scotland an even slightly nicer place at a policy level. bsky.app/profile/aprs...
Reposted by Barry Snedden
Say hello to our new 'What We Waste' dashboard.
Explore beverage container waste across 210 countries (98.5% of the world).
✅ Track sales, collection, and waste trend
✅ Analyse waste, costs, and carbon imissions
✅ See the impact of deposit return systems
✅ Forecast to 2029
Explore the dashboard 👇
Explore beverage container waste across 210 countries (98.5% of the world).
✅ Track sales, collection, and waste trend
✅ Analyse waste, costs, and carbon imissions
✅ See the impact of deposit return systems
✅ Forecast to 2029
Explore the dashboard 👇
What We Waste
Drawing on data from 210 countries to examine trends in sales, collection and wastage of drinks containers.
www.reloopplatform.org
January 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Say hello to our new 'What We Waste' dashboard.
Explore beverage container waste across 210 countries (98.5% of the world).
✅ Track sales, collection, and waste trend
✅ Analyse waste, costs, and carbon imissions
✅ See the impact of deposit return systems
✅ Forecast to 2029
Explore the dashboard 👇
Explore beverage container waste across 210 countries (98.5% of the world).
✅ Track sales, collection, and waste trend
✅ Analyse waste, costs, and carbon imissions
✅ See the impact of deposit return systems
✅ Forecast to 2029
Explore the dashboard 👇
Reposted by Barry Snedden
🚨 Major milestone for UK deposit return system!
Parliament passed regulations for England & Northern Ireland (352 to 75).
Read more 👉🏻 uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-support-...
Parliament passed regulations for England & Northern Ireland (352 to 75).
Read more 👉🏻 uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-support-...
MPs support move for deposit return scheme for England and Northern Ireland
The House of Commons voted 352 to 75, majority 277, in favour of the proposal designed to incentivise recycling of drinks containers.
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 21, 2025 at 11:52 PM
🚨 Major milestone for UK deposit return system!
Parliament passed regulations for England & Northern Ireland (352 to 75).
Read more 👉🏻 uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-support-...
Parliament passed regulations for England & Northern Ireland (352 to 75).
Read more 👉🏻 uk.news.yahoo.com/mps-support-...