INTERNATIONAL: German Recycling System Braces For

Though emulated in Europe and eyed from abroad, Germany's recycling system is under fire at home. In 1991, the country began recycling packaging used to transport goods; in 1993, the system was expanded to include all secondary and primary packaging materials. A key component in the system is active involvement of German citizens, who place source-separated consumer packaging marked with the Green Dot symbol in yellow sacks and bins for collection and recycling. By last fall, most local and regional governments had signed contracts with the Duales System Deutschland (DSD), a private company whose services parallel those of ...

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