Implamentation of the deposit system as a circular economy tool in selected european union countries

Mokrišová Vera
PhD. (economics), assistant professor, head of the department of economics, marketing and managament, College of International Business ISM Slovakia in Prešov, Slovakia, E-mail: mokrisova@ismpo.sk, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-00078817-2614

Received: 22.03.2025    Аpproved: 29.03.2025    Рublished online: 30.04.2025

Cite this article:

Mokrišová V. (2025) Implamentation of the deposit system as a circular economy tool in selected european union countries. Ed.: V.V. Kovalenko (ed.-in-ch.) and others [Vprovadzhennja rezervnoi systemy jak instrumentu cyrkuljarnoi ekonomiky v okremyh krainah jevropejskogo sojuzu.: V.V. Kovalenko (gol. red.)], Scientific Bulletin of the Odesa National Economic University (ISSN 2313-4569), Odesa National Economics University, Odesa, No. 3 (328), pp.100-108.

Abstract

The article deals with one of the instruments of the circular economy policy, which is the deposit of returnable packaging. The author of the article describes the reasons and historical foundations as well as the reasons for the creation of this system. At the same time, she IMPLAMANTATIONexplains that the introduction of this system is not only a regulation of the European Union, but is a beneficial activity for individual member states, primarily in terms of reducing environmental burdens. The circular economy policy is a fundamental tool that the European Union uses to achieve a wide range of synergistic goals related not only to sustainability and environmental protection, but also to economic growth. The article points out that it is a key part of an ambitious program that emphasizes the support of environmentally sustainable economic models. At the same time, the article declares that demands are placed on packaging manufacturers and operators of the deposit system to streamline processes. We point out the system of re-purchase of packaging returns, which is related to the motivation of consumers to return packaging. Packaging back- up is an important issue that needs to be addressed not only for Europe, but also for the entire globalized world. Waste material negatively affects the ecosystem, the aesthetic side of countries, which also disrupts the overall human perception and quality of life. Significant pioneers within the framework of back-up systems in Europe are primarily the back-up systems in Scandinavian countries. In this context, we have developed an overview of European back-up systems and the implementation of a back-up system in the Slovak Republic.

Keywords

circular economy, environmental impacts, waste management, backup systems.

JEL classification:Q530; Q560;DOI: https://doi.org/10.32680/2409-9260-2025-3-328-100-108

UD classification:336.71

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