Step 01
Assess
Understand the full picture — market context, regulatory framework, stakeholder landscape and existing assumptions. No two DRS environments are alike, and good work starts with honest assessment.
DRS dedicated advisory
Practical Deposit Return System consultancy for Europe and beyond
Earth Care Consulting supports governments, DRS operators, producers, importers and retailers in the design, implementation and improvement of Deposit Return Systems with practical, senior-level expertise.
Consulting focus
System design, implementation readiness and operational improvement.
Clear, practical DRS support for public and private stakeholders.
Strategic advisory
From policy and concept to launch preparation
Across Europe and beyond support for countries and stakeholders evaluating, shaping or improving a Deposit Return System.
Experience
18 yrs
Running a DRS and engaging in DRS projects
Practical delivery
Support beyond theory
From concept development to launch preparation and operational improvement.
Our Approach
Practical methodology, grounded in real DRS experience
Earth Care Consulting does not offer generic advisory. Every engagement is built on 18 years of hands-on DRS experience — from policy design and feasibility through to operational launch and continuous improvement. We work alongside our clients as a committed partner, not a distant consultant, combining strategic thinking with the practical knowledge that only comes from having run a functioning DRS from the inside.
Step 02
Design
Shape a system model that works in practice — governance structure, financial logic, operational concept and legislative framework. Built to be realistic, not just compliant.
Step 03
Implement
Support the full delivery journey — procurement preparation, infrastructure planning, stakeholder coordination and hands-on readiness for go-live. From plan to reality.
Step 04
Improve
A launched DRS is not a finished DRS. Earth Care supports ongoing optimisation — operational fine-tuning, training, fraud prevention and targeted advisory to keep systems performing at their best.
Services
Structured support across analysis, implementation, training and IT advisory
Earth Care supports clients from early analysis to implementation, training and system-specific IT advisory.
01
DRS Analysis Work
Build the right system foundation
Advisory for countries and stakeholders evaluating a new DRS or redesigning an existing one
DRS Concept and Feasibility studies
Development of Operational and Financial plans
Retail Handling Fee and Producer fee preliminary estimates
Recommendations for legislation and Governance structures
Stakeholder mapping and Knowledge transfer support
02
DRS Implementation Work
Move from design to launch
Support for operator setup, launch preparation and practical delivery before go-live
Detailed Business Plan development: Operational plan, P&L, CAPEX and cash flow
Retail Handling Fee studies
Implementation Plan and full delivery support
Preparation for tenders for key procurement elements
Handling centres requirements and functionality planning
Collection infrastructure solutions and design
Logistics solutions
Stakeholder coordination across producers, retailers and operators
After Go-live support and system fine-tuning
03
Training & Support
Empower teams and stakeholders
Earth Care's value lies not only in analysis and design, but also in practical knowledge transfer
Fraud and Anti-fraud training sessions
Support and Training for producers, retailers and government stakeholders
DRS finances ABC-Z and Operational masterclass workshops
Webinars, Study visits and Custom learning sessions
Project-specific advisory for unique market needs
04
DRS IT Solutions
Consulting on DRS IT system specifics
Individual CIS creation process support or in possible cooperation with CIS technical provider
DRS Central IT System core essence, needed integrations and reporting tools
CIS core modules understanding — Packages Register, Deposit amounts clearing, serialization and tracking, etc.
IT architecture, hardware specifications and demand evaluation
Integration needs — RVMs, counting machines, scales, etc.
Web environments for retailer and producer interaction
BI tools for DRS data mining and analytics
Selected References
International experience shown in concise public form
These six cards represent a fraction of Earth Care's international DRS work. Engagements span three times as many countries — across Europe and beyond.
LT
Lithuania
Launch support
Support connected to DRS launch preparation and practical post-go-live advisory.
LV
Latvia
System setup
Work connected to legislative framework, governance structuring and operator setup support.
SK
Slovakia
Implementation
Implementation consultancy supporting the move from planning into practical delivery.
PT
Portugal
Planning
Implementation planning and advisory support for system development work.
AT
Austria
Preparation
Support connected to implementation preparation and readiness for next phases.
PH
Philippines
Government
DRS feasibility, design options, informal sector inclusion for complex archipelagic country.
Founder
Senior expertise grounded in real DRS leadership
Earth Care Consulting is led by Rauno Raal, combining strategic, operational and implementation-level DRS experience.
Rauno Raal
Founder & Senior DRS Expert
Profile
Team mission
Earth Care Consulting is pathfinder and partner of knowledge, aiming for balance between environmental and business challenges.
Team essence
Rauno Raal is the founder of Earth Care Consulting, senior expert and project manager in Deposit Return Systems. 18 years of DRS-related experience, out of which 10 years valuable experience of being functioning DRS CEO, since 2018 fully dedicated to supporting governments, operators, producers and retailers across multiple international markets.
Earth Care Consulting combines teams per projects, consisting of DRS top experts, mostly from functioning DRSs. Our DRS experts have vast experience in all DRS key areas such as — finances, logistics, packages management, awareness raising, etc.
Let's Connect
Let's connect and discuss your DRS puzzles
Happy to discuss your DRS challenge — reach out directly and let's find a good time to talk.
Earth Care Consulting — main contact
Mr Rauno Raal
+372 516 9788
Email
rauno@earthcareconsult.eu