Pfand System: How to Use German Bottle Return Machines
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Verstehen der rechtlichen und praktischen Nuancen des Recyclings in Deutschland sowie die soziale Interaktion am Automaten.
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Quick Tip
Under § 31 Verpackungsgesetz, supermarkets cannot refuse the mandatory 25-cent deposit if an automated scanner glitches: staff are legally required to accept recognizable single-use bottles manually at the register ('Handrücknahme').
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