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Dosenpfand

English translation: a deposit on cans


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15:06 Nov 28, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents
German term or phrase: Dosenpfand
In a press release relating to a court decision regarding Pfandflicht in Nordrhein-Wesfpfalen.

Any ideas and/or background?
Best thanks,

Harold
xxxVadney
English translation:a deposit on cans
Explanation:
an environmental measure

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Note added at 2002-11-28 17:04:58 (GMT)
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Harold, this is actually in the news today. A Google search will get you masses of background material. You might try Deutsche Welle (www.dwelle.de) or any German newspaper online.
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Summary of answers provided
5 +8a deposit on cansPer Incuriam
5can collecting fund
Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
5compulsory can deposit
Wolf Brosius


  

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a deposit on cans


Explanation:
an environmental measure

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Note added at 2002-11-28 17:04:58 (GMT)
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Harold, this is actually in the news today. A Google search will get you masses of background material. You might try Deutsche Welle (www.dwelle.de) or any German newspaper online.

Per Incuriam
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bob Kerns: Only on drink cans, not cans of beans etc. :-)
12 mins
  -> Well clarified, thanks

agree  EdithK
32 mins

agree  Simon Oliver
56 mins

agree  Gillian Scheibelein
1 hr

agree  Charlotte Blank: but please, Pfandpflicht and Nordrhein-Westfalen
1 hr

agree  Alison Riddell
1 hr

agree  Joanne Parker
1 hr

agree  Ron Stelter
4 days
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
compulsory can deposit


Explanation:
on beverage cans.
To coax the Germans into returning the cans to the seller.
Cheers
Wolf
PS Pfandpflicht&Westfalen

Wolf Brosius
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can collecting fund


Explanation:
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Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
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