Recykal digital DRS

Technology That Shapes Responsible Behaviour

Powered by AI, built for scale, and designed to drive behavioural change

Need of digital DRS


Globally, more than 1 trillion Post-consumer packages are placed on the market every year, yet a significant share never makes it back into formal recycling systems.

Traditional DRS and collection models continue to face common challenges:

Manual and error-prone verification processes

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Limited infrastructure coverage

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High operational and logistical costs

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Low and inconsistent consumer participation

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digital DRS addresses this gap by simplifying returns, automating validation through AI, and incentivising responsible behaviour.

How digital DRS Advances Beyond Traditional DRS

4x Faster Returns

AI-enabled detection and instant validation replace manual checks, allowing containers to be identified, verified, and accepted in seconds.

85% Lower Infrastructure Costs

A software-first, smartphone-compatible system that eliminates heavy hardware dependency.

100% Fraud Prevention

Anti-spoof sensors and unique QR codes prevent duplicate claims, tampering, and misuse.

Smart, Safe Material Handling

AI-powered detection enables intelligent sorting, compacting, shredding, and soft-landing, protecting material quality while improving operational efficiency. digital DRS makes waste management smarter, faster, and future-ready.

How digital DRS Works

Built to integrate effortlessly across stakeholders.
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Step 1

Consumers return containers at authorised points

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Step 1

Consumers return containers at authorised points

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Step 2

Incentives are credited directly to bank accounts via UPI

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Step 2

Incentives are credited directly to bank accounts via UPI

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Step 3

Deposits are initiated digitally, no manual intervention

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Step 3

Deposits are initiated digitally, no manual intervention

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Step 4

Data flows seamlessly to brands and regulators for reporting and compliance

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Step 4

Data flows seamlessly to brands and regulators for reporting and compliance

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Step 5

Return and Refund Devices instantly recognises the container type, material, and eligibility

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Step 5

Return and Refund Devices instantly recognises the container type, material, and eligibility

AI-Powered Recognition Engine

  • Identifies packaging material, size, and format in real time
  • Prevents fraud and duplicate returns
  • Works across plastic, metal, glass and multi-material packaging

Benefits Across the Ecosystem

For Consumers

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Simple, quick returns

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Instant, transparent incentives

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No complex rules or processes

For Retailers

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Minimal operational burden

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Faster processing

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Increased footfall through return participation

For Producers & Brands

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Verified, traceable returns

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Digital audit trails

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Stronger compliance with EPR and DRS mandates

For Government & Regulators

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Real-time visibility into return volumes

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Policy-aligned reporting

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Scalable infrastructure without heavy capex

Built in India. Ready for the World.

From India’s unique scale to global sustainability ambitions, Digital DRS adapts without compromise.

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