Information on the Obligation to Take Back Packaging Material

Under the current Packaging Act (§ 15 (1) Sentence 1 VerpackG), we are obliged to take back the following packaging materials from end consumers free of charge:

  • Transport packaging, such as pallets, bulk packaging, etc.,
  • Sales and secondary packaging that typically does not become waste for private end consumers after use,
  • Sales and secondary packaging that cannot be included in a system due to system incompatibility as per § 7 (5),
  • Sales packaging of products containing hazardous substances, or
  • Reusable packaging.

When delivering the product, the corresponding packaging material is used, and we take it back free of charge. This ensures that the packaging material is returned to the recycling loop. By providing information on return options, better results in the return of packaging can be achieved, contributing to the fulfillment of European recycling targets under EU Directive 94/62/EC.

As an end consumer, you can return the packaging material at the actual place of delivery or in its immediate vicinity.