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Bottles and cans: the last hurdles in the transition to a deposit system
In 2025, Austria will introduce a deposit system for plastic bottles and beverage cans. Although the majority of retailers are prepared for major investments,...
Introduction 2025 – New one-time deposit is already in the starting blocks
From 2025, Austria will introduce a new one-time deposit for aluminium cans and plastic bottles. 25 cents will be charged per package. The majority...
Huge amounts – Huge mountains of waste follow flooding in Lower Austria
After the waters recede in many parts of Lower Austria, huge mountains of waste come to light. Chairman of the environmental association Anton Kasser...
Garbage cartel – seven million euro fine for clean cleaners
In the waste cartel procedure, the Federal Competition Authority granted the waste processing company Saubermacher a leniency status. Because the company cooperated with the...
According to the amendment: Uncontrolled growth of landfills: more power for the communities in Tyrol
Although there are already hundreds of excavated landfills in use in Tyrol, new ones are constantly being added. A change in the law now...
