This holiday season, I flew over to Europe to enjoy the sights and flavors of the Christkindlmarkts.
One of the things that really stood out to me was how little waste there was. Having attended many markets in the US, I’m used to seeing overflowing trash cans.
Their mug deposit system is simple, yet effective. For 10 euros, you could a delicious holiday beverage in a cute mug and then have the option of keep the mug or returning it and getting 5 euros back. The deposit system was used at other vendors where you could enjoy your meal on a ceramic plate with a cloth napkin and return them both to get your deposit back. Much better experience all around.
