June 20, 2025 (Tomra Systems ASA (via LinkedIn)) –
TOMRA Systems ASA posted 8 LinkedIn updates from June 13 to June 20, 2025. The company's posts covered a range of topics, including deposit return schemes, food waste reduction, sustainability initiatives, and circular economy advancements. Let's explore the key areas of focus for TOMRA during this period.
Deposit Return Schemes and Recycling Solutions
TOMRA Collection UK hosted Kirsteen Sullivan, MP for Linlithgow and Bathgate, at their Bathgate distribution center. The visit was part of TOMRA's ongoing efforts to support the successful rollout of Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in 2027. During her visit, Sullivan explored TOMRA's reverse vending machine (RVM) solutions designed for retailers of various sizes and learned about the economic opportunities and sustainability benefits that DRS can bring.
Sullivan praised TOMRA's impact and ambition, highlighting the strategic role of the Bathgate facility in the UK's journey towards Net Zero. She emphasized that Deposit Return Schemes are among the most practical and effective tools for moving towards a circular economy, benefiting individuals, businesses, and governments by treating waste as a resource.
In France, TOMRA celebrated a major milestone for reuse with the launch of the first TOMRA T70 Dual with BottleGlide at Super U Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire. This event marked the official start of the ReUse project led by Citeo, which aims to reuse 55 million containers by 2026. The solution is specifically designed for glass bottle reuse, supporting a more circular, local, and sustainable system in France.
UK MP visits TOMRA's DRS facility
France launches reuse project with TOMRA
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainable Agriculture
TOMRA Food highlighted the global issue of food waste, noting that one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted. This waste not only affects hungry communities but also poses a significant threat to climate, biodiversity, and supply chains. TOMRA Food is addressing this challenge with advanced sorting and grading technologies that help producers detect defects, improve quality, and recover more of what matters throughout the food supply chain.
The company's approach focuses on reducing waste, increasing yield, and creating smarter systems. By implementing precision technologies, TOMRA aims to make a significant difference in tackling food waste and optimizing resource use in the agricultural and food processing sectors.
TOMRA tackles global food waste challenge
Circular Economy and EU Policy
TOMRA expressed support for the European Parliament's adoption of a Resolution on the Clean Industrial Deal, particularly its strong emphasis on the circular economy. The company welcomed explicit references to circularity in lead markets, securing access to materials and resources, and the Parliament's vision for Europe's future economy.
However, TOMRA, along with a coalition of businesses, trade associations, and NGOs, called on the European Commission to clarify its plans for enabling a financial framework that supports the circular economy. They urged the Commission to ensure that the Clean Industrial State Aid Framework (CISAF) reflects the ambition for a competitive, decarbonized, and circular EU economy of the future.
TOMRA supports EU circular economy push
Plastic Recycling Technologies
TOMRA provided insights into different plastic recycling methods, emphasizing that both mechanical and chemical recycling have roles to play. The company highlighted mechanical recycling as the most common and efficient method, involving shredding, cleaning, and reusing plastics. It's described as simple, cost-effective, and having the lowest environmental footprint.
Chemical recycling, while more complex and energy-intensive, breaks plastics down into raw materials like naphtha or crude oil. TOMRA noted that by 2040, mechanical recycling could increase from 21% to 54%, significantly reducing plastic waste in landfills and oceans. The company is contributing to this goal by developing comprehensive systems from collection to sorting and processing.
TOMRA explains plastic recycling methods
Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion
During Pride Month, TOMRA reflected on the importance of designing inclusive systems, both in technology and society. The company emphasized the need to build recycling technology that captures more, wastes less, and works everywhere, while also breaking social barriers to include more voices and ideas in shaping the future.
TOMRA highlighted its commitment to evolving both its technology and systems for belonging, encouraging reflection on who gets to participate, shape the future, and how to make space for diverse identities.
TOMRA celebrates inclusivity during Pride Month
Other Initiatives
TOMRA announced its participation in Arendalsuka, a Norwegian political gathering, where it will co-host the Circular Stage. The event aims to discuss the importance of circular solutions in addressing global challenges, emphasizing how collecting, sorting, and reusing materials can reduce pressure on Earth's resources and make societies less vulnerable to global shocks and trade conflicts.
TOMRA to host Circular Stage at Arendalsuka
In conclusion, TOMRA Systems ASA's LinkedIn activity during this period demonstrates the company's multifaceted approach to sustainability, circular economy, and technological innovation. From supporting deposit return schemes and tackling food waste to advocating for EU circular economy policies and advancing recycling technologies, TOMRA continues to position itself as a leader in creating a more sustainable and circular future.
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