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One-Way Deposit (€0.25)

One-Way Deposit (€0.25)

When you buy drinks in single-use bottles or cans in Germany, a one-way deposit of €0.25 applies. This deposit is an extra amount added on top of the drink's price. As soon as you return the empty packaging at a deposit machine or a collection point, you get the deposit back.

  • Encourages recycling: Returning single-use bottles and cans feeds them back into recycling and saves resources.
  • Cuts down waste: Bringing in the deposit system has helped reduce the amount of litter thrown away carelessly.
  • Simple system: Returning empty packaging is easy and convenient at plenty of collection points.

What is the one-way deposit?

The one-way deposit is a legal rule in Germany that applies to certain single-use drink packaging. It was introduced to encourage the return and recycling of bottles and cans, cutting the environmental impact of single-use packaging. The €0.25 deposit is charged when you buy the drink and refunded when you return the empty packaging.

Benefits of the one-way deposit

The deposit system brings plenty of benefits. It keeps less packaging ending up in nature by giving people a reason to bring it back. It also helps save resources, since the materials can be reused. The system is built to be user-friendly, so returning packaging is straightforward at many shops.

How does the deposit system work?

When you buy a drink in a single-use bottle or can, you pay a deposit of €0.25 on top of the purchase price. Once you've finished it, you can return the empty packaging at one of the many deposit machines or collection points. The machine recognises the bottle or can, deducts the deposit and gives you a voucher, which you can swap for cash at the till.
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