The city council of Cologne is discussing the introduction of a local tax on disposable packaging for food and beverages intended for immediate consumption, based on the Tübingen model. The aim is to make reusable packaging more attractive and reduce litter on Cologne's streets. In an interview with WDR television, Michael Thöne predicts that such a levy would have a positive, albeit moderate, incentive effect. What is missing on TV: The levy should first and foremost be seen as a small tax, which in Cologne could generate an estimated 10 million Euros per year, but would also result in a sizeable administrative burden for the catering industry and the city.

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