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Entries for tag: deposit
Bioplastics to be exempt from German deposit scheme
The European Bioplastics industry representation welcomes the regulation concerning bioplastic drink bottles established in the 5th Amendment of the German Packaging Directive. The amendment was passed on 4 April 2008. The regulation for bioplastic bottles will come into effect on 1 January 2009. These bottles "produced from at least 75 percent renewable resources" will be exempted from the compulsory deposit for single use drink bottles until 31 December 2012. Manufacturers must however participate in a dual system of recycling for the bottles.
Read ArticleRussian beer producer supplying Germany in PET
The Russian Baltika is beginning to deliver beer to Germany in PET plastic bottles.
Read ArticleEU closes procedures against German deposit system
The European Commission has decided to close its infringement proceedings against the mandatory German deposit system notwithstanding some evidence that discrimination persists to the detriment of the Internal Market.
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Deposit free PET in Germany
beckers bester GmbH & Co KG, Lütgenrode, Germany, now produces fruit juices and nectars in deposit-free, non-returnable PET 1-litre bottles with 38mm Plasti-Twist closure. Up to now, the familiar environmentally friendly, returnable 1-litre glass bottles were being used.
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