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A central component of the reform is the introduction of a new fund into which producers must pay staggered contributions based on the recyclability of their packaging. The contributions could be between 0 and 1,500 euros per tonne, depending on the classification of the packaging.

According to DUH, supermarkets that sell electrical appliances often act in breach of the statutory take-back obligation. DUH has also won similar lawsuits against other retailers.