Germany introduces a new special levy for products made of single-use plastic

• An additional payment obligation for manufacturers and importers based on the quantities of disposable plastic put on the market in the previous year
• The first payments will be due in 2025
• Earmarked levy to contribute to municipalities’ waste collection and cleaning costs.» Earmarked levy to contribute to municipalities’ waste collection and cleaning costs.
• Establishment of a single-use plastic fund with a volume of 450 million annually.
• The legislative process is expected to be completed in spring 2023.

Source WTS

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