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An extended deposit refund system on plastic food packaging in Germany: A way to promote the circular economy?

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Ellen Mielinger *
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Ramona Weinrich
DOI:10.1016/j.envdev.2026.101519delete
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• Interviewed experts view Germany’s waste system as well-regarded internationally. • Experts identify potential for extending Germany’s deposit refund system. • That the existing deposit system functions well supports the idea of its expansion. • Strict hygiene regulations could be an obstacle to extending the system. • On the political side, a large number of legal adjustments would be necessary.
Keywords:
Qualitative research
waste hierarchy
waste sorting
deposit return system
plastic food packaging
expert interviews
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