What does Lucid-ID registration and system participation cost?

Registration in the LUCID register itself is free — you pay nothing to the ZSVR for signing up. Costs arise afterwards through system participation. Germany's dual system requires you to work with an approved provider (DSD). These providers charge fees per kilogram of packaging material you place on the market. Costs vary by material type: plastic is priced differently from glass or paper. For a small business with moderate volumes, annual fees typically run into the hundreds to low thousands of euros. Costs rise in line with volume. This is an ongoing expense you must factor into your pricing.