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In Germany the machines just print out a slip of paper with a barcode that can be used to get cash back at the register, or as store credit. The machines compac
by downrightmike 5y ago
In Germany the machines just print out a slip of paper with a barcode that can be used to get cash back at the register, or as store credit. The machines compact the plastic, and are fairly quick. On your way in, you just pop them in and go shopping. If more states had the bottle deposit, it would be easier to handle.
- nicbou 5y agoI found the German Pfand system too complicated. Lidl and Aldi won't accept most of your bottles, and there's no unified symbol for Pfand bottles. In general, recycling in Germany is really confusing.
- MrFoof 5y agoThose machines exist here in the US as well. Every grocer or store around me with bottle and can recycling machines operate identically, and are redeemed identically.