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Packaging tax in North Rhine-Westphalia: Your sustainable alternative with circ Nette reusable products
The introduction of packaging taxes is becoming increasingly important in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Cities such as Cologne are already planning corresponding measures to reduce single-use packaging and relieve the burden on the environment. Find out how circ Nette reusable products are a sustainable and cost-efficient alternative. Current status of the packaging tax in NRW
Following the decision of the Federal Constitutional Court on the legality of the Tübingen packaging tax, several cities in NRW are considering the introduction of similar regulations. Cologne, for example, is planning a tax of 50 cents on disposable packaging such as coffee cups and 20 cents on disposable cutlery. These measures are aimed at reducing the amount of waste and protecting the environment.Which cities or municipalities are currently planning a tax?
Cologne: Discussions about measures for more reusable packaging
Düsseldorf: Examination of more environmentally friendly packaging alternatives
Münster: Initial discussions about a possible packaging tax
The following cities and regions are still reviewing:
- Cities: Essen and Duisburg
- Municipalities: Bochum, Wuppertal, Bielefeld, Bonn
Effects of the packaging tax on catering businesses
The introduction of a packaging tax means additional costs for catering businesses, which are often passed on to customers. In order to remain competitive and at the same time contribute to environmental protection, sustainable alternatives are required.
Food Bowl 1200ml slate gray
VE: 12 Stück
36,84 €
circ Reusable Food Bowl 750ml cream white
VE: 12 Stück
25,85 €
circ Nette Reusable Multi Cup 480ml / 16oz garnet red
VE: 12 Stück
22,56 €
Multi Cup 750ml slate gray reusable container circ® reusable
VE: 12 Stück
24,13 €
circ reusable menu box undivided slate gray
VE: 12 Stück
33,84 €
20 menu boxes circ reusable 2-split cream white 236x181x47mm
VE: 20 Stück
69,97 €
circ Nette reusable menu box 3-section slate gray
VE: 12 Stück
40,41 €
24 to-go cups circ reusable 0.3l double-wall cup slate gray
VE: 24 Stück
56,55 €
Reusable cups for cold drinks 0.4 liters Clear Cups 400ml frosted
VE: 10 Stück
14,40 €
Reusable ice cream tubs 250ml highly transparent frosted
VE: 10 Stück
12,02 €
circ Nette Mehrweg Nacho Tray schiefergrau 240x145x39mm
VE: 24 Stück
97,10 €
circ Nette reusable scoop cup slate gray size S
VE: 48 Stück
78,83 €
circ Reusable Snack Tray M 95x55x42mm slate gray
VE: 20 Stück
34,51 €
circ Nette reusable burger box M 115x115x82mm slate gray
VE: 12 Stück
36,99 €
circ Nette reusable sushi box L black w. transparent lid
VE: 48 Stück
285,60 €
circ Nette reusable plate rectangular slate gray 220x170x20mm
VE: 25 Stück
54,44 €
circ Nette reusable products: Your solution for sustainability
circ Nette offers a wide range of reusable products that have been specially developed to meet the requirements of the catering industry. Our products are durable, individually printable and suitable for various applications. Our products are a very good alternative to the municipal packaging tax in every city in North Rhine-Westphalia. Cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf and Dortmund are already considering a tax.Product overview
- Coffee To Go mugs: Double-walled mugs, ideal for hot drinks such as coffee or tea.
- To-go meal boxes: Perfect for hot dishes to take away.
- Salad bowls: For fresh bowls and salads.
- Cutlery sets: Sturdy, reusable alternatives to disposable cutlery.
- Cold drink cups: For smoothies, lemonades and iced coffee.
- Soup To Go cups: leak-proof solution for soups and stews.
- Delicatessen cup: Ideal for dips, sauces or fresh food.
Advantages of circ Nette reusable products
- Cost efficiency: Long-term savings through reusability.
- Environmentally friendly: Reduction of disposable waste and conservation of resources.
- Customer loyalty: enhancement of your company's sustainable image.
- Individualization: Possibility of individual printing for brand presence.
Sample calculation: disposable vs. reusable
A company sells 100 coffees a day in disposable cups:
Cost per disposable cup: € 0.07
Daily costs: 100 x € 0.07 = € 7.00
Monthly costs (for 26 working days): 7,00 € x 26 = 182,00 €
Annual costs: € 182.00 x 12 = € 2,184.00
When using 100 reusable cups at € 2.07 each: Acquisition costs: 100 x € 2.07 = € 207.00 (one-off)
Even with a return rate of 80 %, 125 cups would be required, which corresponds to an investment of € 258.75. In the long term, the costs for reusable cups are therefore significantly lower than for disposable cups.