Nov 20, 2025 · When you buy certain products, you pay a deposit (Pfand) for the container. When you return the empty container, you get your deposit back. The empty bottles are recycled or …

Mar 27, 2025 · When you buy certain bottles and cans in a supermarket or at a kiosk in Germany, you will pay a deposit (Pfand) on top of the product price. Once you return the empty bottle, …

Oct 8, 2025 · "Pfand" (pronounced 'pfahnt') is a deposit system for beverage containers. When you buy a drink, you pay a small extra fee – the Pfand – which is refunded upon returning the …

Apr 24, 2023 · The German bottle-deposit system, or Pfand system, is a regular part of shopping or purchasing any liquid in a bottle in Germany. Most German supermarkets participate in this …

Oct 16, 2025 · When you purchase a beverage in a container that is part of the Pfand system, you pay a small deposit in addition to the price of the drink. This deposit, or “Pfand,” is refunded to …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Pfand system in Germany is a unique and effective approach to promoting recycling, particularly for beverage containers. Under this system, consumers pay a small …

Oct 21, 2025 · This article explains how the German Pfand system works in practice and why it matters for consumers and companies. In a few minutes, you will know what carries a deposit, …

Sep 3, 2024 · When you pay a Pfand at a stall, such as when buying a mug of Glühwein (mulled wine) at a Christmas market, you will be given a token to keep hold of. Return this with the …

Nov 6, 2024 · Pfand in Germany refers to the deposit you pay for bottles or cans, which you can get back once you return the empty container. The Pfand system, integral to Germany’s …

The word „Pfand“ means deposit, and the idea behind the system is that when you buy a drink, you pay a small fee for the bottle. Once you finish the beverage, you can return the bottle to …