Catering, hospitality establishments, supermarkets and the like, starting July 1, 2023, are now banned in providing free plastic take-out cups and containers. This means that the consumers need to pay an amount on top of the price of the coffee or meal.
The guidelines are:
- € 0,25 for a cup
- € 0,50 for a meal that can consist of multiple containers
- € 0,05 for containers with single servings of vegetables, fruit, yoghurt, spreads, or sauce
Disposable cups and containers that are biodegradable such as papers and other “plastic-free” alternative remain allowed.
This is an awesome initiative by the Dutch government and I commend them for this bold step.
So, one way to save money is to bring your own re-usable cup even when it is made of plastic!
For additional information, visit https://ondernemersplein.kvk.nl/klanten-moeten-betalen-voor-plastic-bekers-en-bakjes-wegwerpplastic/.
#reusablecups #banplastic
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