Forum Echo – New deposit system: That’s what Krone readers think

The new deposit system will be introduced across Austria from January 1, 2025. From now on, deposits will also be charged on disposable plastic and metal beverage packaging. This measure poses major challenges for smaller businesses in particular, such as sausage stands or tobacconists, as they often have little space and large reverse vending machines simply cannot be accommodated. To help these companies, Billa and Penny step in and make their stores available as free return points.

Has been working in Germany for years
Many readers direct those who are concerned about whether the rollout of the new system will work smoothly to Germany. The deposit system for plastic and metal has been in place there for years and many users write “like”. Count Puntigam: “We never had a problem on vacation… and if you want, you can buy glass bottles.”