Palpa is a non-profit company whose task is to manage and develop recycling systems for deposit-based beverage packages in Finland. Finns return the most of the deposit-based beverage packages in the world per capita - and Palpa makes it easy to return them.
Palpa is a non-profit company whose task is to manage and develop recycling systems for deposit-based beverage packages in Finland. Finns return the most of the deposit-based beverage packages in the world per capita - and Palpa makes it easy to return them.
You can check the deposit of a beverage package with Palpa app. The app tells you whether the package belongs to Palpa deposit system and it also tells you the package's deposit value. Download app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store using search Palpa. You recognize the app by the Palpa logo.
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Cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles must be sorted separately and returned in their own transport units. Correct sorting is important so that the material of beverage packages can be recycled.
Read moreSometimes, deposit packages do not have the deposit marking. You can check whether the package contains a deposit by using the barcode of the bottle or can. (functionality in Finnish). Besides the button Check deposit below, you can also use Palpa mobile app. Download app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store using search Palpa. You recognize the app by the Palpa logo.
Check depositIn the Consumers section of our website, you will find information on the recycling of beverage packaging and answers to frequently asked questions.
Read moreRecycling information is making rounds! With the help of the Pantillisten matkassa study material package, you can teach pupils about recycling or have them work it out on their own. The materials are aimed at comprehensive school level and are suitable for discussing recycling in many different school subjects.
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