Deposit on cans
In an effort to stem the tide of non-returnable beverage containers, the German government has introduced a compulsory deposit on beer, mineral water and soft drink cans. The deposit is a consequence of German packaging regulations which are in favour of refillable bottles and which read that the quota of returnable containers must not drop below 72 percent. Unfortunately, it has. By April 2001 it had dropped to 64,81 percent. The compulsory deposit is to come into effect on 1 January 2003. 25 cents per can will be charged. The deposit has been met with massive resistance from the retailers, especially the large discount chains, that have for a long time supported non-returnable beverage containers..
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