no-deposit bottle | non-returnable bottle | one-way bottle

single-use bottle

propane cylinder | propane bottle

disposable e-mail address | DEA | disposable email address | disposable address

disposable cellular phone | disposable cell phone | disposable mobile phone | disposable wireless phone | disposable phone | throwaway phone

canning and bottling worker | canning operative | canner | canning and bottling line operator

single-use disposable particulate mask

single-use product [ single end-use product ]

disposable inflatable dunnage | DID [Abbr.]

disposable dust mask

The European Commission has decided to send Germany a formal request for information concerning the functioning of its deposit and return systems on certain kinds of 'one-way' (recyclable but non-reusable) beverage packaging such as cans and plastic bottles.

Under the German "Verpackungsverordnung" (law on packaging) a mandatory deposit of at least €0.25 or €0.50 (depending on the volume of the product) is being charged on mineral waters, beer and sparkling soft drinks sold in one-way packaging (typically, cans and plastic bottles).

It stated however that, in view of the evolution over 1990, 1991 and 1992 of the German mineral water market appreciated in its legal and economic context - particularly the adoption of compulsory legislation concerning the use of disposable bottles for mineral water in relation to the reaction of the retail trade to this legislation and its effects on EC exports to Germany - the GDB agreement and its operation in practice was capable of acting as a barrier to entry. Thus, it hindered access of foreign sources to the German market, restricting competition and appreciably affecting interstate trade within the meaning of Articles 85 and 86 ...[+++] of the EEC Treaty.

Nevertheless, the Commission stated its intention of reconsidering the situation if compulsory legislation were to be adopted with regard to the use of disposable bottles for mineral water.