{"id":19088,"date":"2025-01-27T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T12:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interzero.at\/blog\/the-yellow-bag-in-focus-uniform-collection-from-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-01-27T17:14:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T16:14:15","slug":"the-yellow-bag-in-focus-uniform-collection-from-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interzero.at\/en\/blog\/the-yellow-bag-in-focus-uniform-collection-from-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Yellow Bag in Focus: Uniform Collection from 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”981751″]Since January 1, 2025, there has been a uniform system for the collection of lightweight and metal packaging throughout Austria. From now on, empty packaging must be placed in the yellow bag or yellow bin throughout Austria. The aim of this standardization is to promote the circular economy and achieve the EU recycling quotas. <\/p>\n

Why is uniform collection in the yellow bag important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Despite the introduction of the deposit system, around 80% of lightweight and metal packaging still ends up in the yellow bag<\/strong> or yellow bin. Correct separation is crucial to conserve valuable resources, reduce environmental impact and ensure a functioning circular economy. <\/p>\n

The deposit system in Austria \u2013 What does it mean for companies and consumers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There has been a deposit system for beverage bottles and cans in Austria since 2025. Deposit packaging is labeled and belongs in the return system, while non-deposit lightweight and metal packaging must continue to be correctly separated. This is the only way to effectively increase the recycling rate. Our contribution to Interzero:<\/strong> As one of the collection and recycling systems (SVS) active in Austria, Interzero ensures the collection, sorting and recycling of packaging. With innovative solutions, we are making our contribution to a world without waste. You can find more information here: <\/p>\n