Accelerating toward a circular future

In a circular economy, no materials go to waste - products and packaging keep their highest value and are recycled and reused as much as possible. At TOMRA, we develop technologically advanced collection, sorting, and recycling solutions to achieve that circularity.

The revolution of circularity

At TOMRA, we're leading the way in the circular revolution. By exploring and creating circular models, we're paving the path towards a more sustainable future. Our efforts have a significant global impact, making a positive difference for our planet and beyond.

6 Steps To Circular

Each of the 6 steps to circularity are integral in closing the loop on valuable resources and shifting from a linear, to a circular economy. Each of the 6 steps to circularity are integral in closing the loop on valuable resources and shifting from a linear, to a circular economy.

Holistic Resource Systems

The TOMRA Holistic Resource System (HRS) optimizes the combination of key waste management practices for collection, sorting and recycling to transition towards closing the loop, preventing litter and contributing to a carbon neutral world.

HRS Resource

Deposit return system

High performing Deposit Return Systems significantly accelerate the circularity of beverage containers like plastic bottles and aluminum cans, with recovery rates of 90% and above.

DRS Resource

Mixed waste sorting

Mixed waste sorting is the separation of valuable recyclable materials from mixed municipal solid waste before incineration and landfill and can help produce enough high-quality recyclate to fulfill market demands.

MWS Resource

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published into law in early 2025, signaling a step-change in packaging circularity across Europe. It’s the most transformative legislation in decades, designed to drive a circular economy with a strong focus on recycling, reuse, and sustainable innovation.

Learn more about PPWR

Advanced mechanical recycling

Advanced mechanical recycling (AMR) enables the transformation of post-consumer plastic from different material streams (including mixed waste) into high-quality, ready-for-market recycled plastic content.

AMR Resources

Extended producer responsibility

EPR is an environmental policy principle according to which companies that place products on the market are responsible for those items over their entire life cycle – from the initial design phase until they reach end-of-life and are prepared to be used in a new life cycle

EPR Resources

Our ambition

TOMRA's ambition by 2030 40% of post-consumer plastic packaging collected for recycling 30% of post-consumer plastic packaging is recycled in a closed-loop

TOMRA technology

TOMRA Collection

Revolutionary reverse vending machines for collecting plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans for recycling.

TOMRA Collection Digital Solutions

Digital products and services that extend the value of using and owning TOMRA reverse vending systems.

TOMRA Recycling

An extensive range of sensor-based, automated waste sorting solutions that enable the recovery and recycling of valuable resources.

TOMRA Insight

Access to valuable data that optimizes TOMRA machines, processes, and the value chain.

TOMRA Talks Circular Podcast

TOMRA Talks Circular is a podcast that aims to affect real change with real conversations. In each episode, we connect with industry experts, business owners, activists and others, to discuss our transition to a circular economy - the challenges we face, the solutions that exist, and the innovations that could drive us into a waste-free future.

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Want to know more?

You can stay informed, engaged, and inspired by visiting our Circular Economy Resource Hub. Here, you'll find our latest research and insights on a diverse selection of topics, across a variety of mediums, including white papers, infographics, webcasts, and podcasts.

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