Court ruling in Tübingen confirms packaging tax - Hamburg now examining similar regulations

In a landmark decision, the Administrative Court of Tübingen has confirmed the introduction of a municipal packaging tax. This decision has prompted many cities, including Hamburg, to examine the introduction of similar tax regulations. With our circ Nette reusable packaging, we offer you a future-proof solution that is not only a real alternative to the packaging tax, but can also reduce your operating costs in the long term.

What does the court ruling mean for gastronomy in Hamburg?

Brief explanation of the court ruling: The Administrative Court of Tübingen has ruled that the municipal packaging tax is lawful. This primarily affects single-use packaging, which is increasingly subject to a tax.

Possible impact on Hamburg: Hamburg is now examining how this model could be adopted. This means that catering businesses in the city could soon face similar challenges.

Potential tax burden: Catering businesses that continue to use disposable packaging must expect higher costs. In Tübingen, for example, the tax is 50 cents per single-use packaging for food and drinks and 20 cents per cutlery set. This means that every to-go packaging and cutlery set incurs additional costs, which can quickly add up.

The solution - reusable products in response to the packaging tax

Explanation of the advantages of reusable packaging: To meet the new tax requirements, food service businesses can switch to reusable products that are exempt from packaging tax.

Why reusable products are the right choice: Our circ Nette reusable packaging is not only environmentally friendly, but also a cost-effective solution to meet the challenges of packaging tax. Not only do they avoid additional tax costs, they also help to reduce waste.

Exemplary implementation: In cities such as Tübingen, which have already introduced the packaging tax, many businesses are already using reusable products to protect themselves from the tax. Hamburg could also soon switch to this model.

Our reusable packaging for restaurants in Hamburg

Discover the versatility of our circ Nette reusable products that are ideal for the food service industry in Hamburg, including
Reusable cups for take-away drinks

• Reusable boxes and trays for to-go menus
• Reusable products for events and catering
• Reusable cutlery sets
• Robust food bowls for salads and bowls
• Soup cups for hot dishes
• Reusable carrier bags for convenient food transportation

Advantages of circ Nette reusable products:

How you can save costs with reusable packaging

Cost reduction through reusable products: The long-term savings that can be made by switching to circ Nette reusable products when disposable packaging is replaced.

An example calculation:

If a catering business sells 100 take-away drinks a day in disposable cups, it incurs 50 cents per cup, resulting in 50 euros a day in tax costs.

If the business also distributes cutlery sets, this results in 20 cents per set. With a daily distribution of 100 sets, this adds another 20 euros a day to the tax costs.

By switching to reusable cups and cutlery, these additional tax costs can be avoided, resulting in considerable cost savings.

The catering establishments in Tübingen charge the municipal packaging tax to their customers per meal, drink or cutlery. At the same time, however, they offer them the alternative of using reusable crockery in return for a deposit, which is refunded on return. In this way, customers save the tax and the catering during the lunch break or for dinner is not additionally charged.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. How will the packaging tax affect my business?
   The planned packaging tax means that an additional tax will be payable for every single-use packaging and cutlery set. These costs can quickly add up and significantly increase your operating costs.
   
   
2. What are the advantages of reusable packaging compared to disposable packaging?
   Reusable packaging saves costs in the long term, reduces waste and is exempt from packaging tax. It also offers your customers an environmentally friendly alternative and strengthens your sustainable image.
3. How can I integrate circ Nette products into my business?
   We will advise you individually and free of charge. Together we will find the right reusable products and integrate an uncomplicated deposit system into your business.
4. What happens if my customers don't want to use reusable packaging?
   In cities like Tübingen, the packaging tax is passed on to the customer, making disposable packaging more expensive. To avoid these additional costs, customers are advised to switch to reusable packaging and get the deposit back when they return it. This means that the price of the food or drink remains the same for them.
   
   
5. Can I test the circ Nette reusable products?
   Yes, request a free product sample and see the quality and suitability of our solutions for everyday use for yourself.