Waste
Waste can be avoided and resources conserved by means of a labelled reusable system.
Sustainable alternatives to aluminium and plastic exist. They reduce packaging waste and environmental impact.
Avoiding capsule and pod coffee machines means no waste is produced and a more environmentally friendly coffee culture is promoted.
Compostable packaging leads to significantly less plastic waste overall.
If materials are reused as often as possible and then recycled, this reduces the consumption of raw materials and protects the environment.
Good to know
When buying compostable packaging, pay attention to the certification: DIN EN 13432 is the European standard for the industrial compostability of packaging.
Further reading
reCup: Essen und Getränke zum Mitnehmen – ohne Einwegmüll
reCIRCLE: SO EINFACH GEHT reCIRCLEN
Gemeinsame Stelle dualer Systeme Deutschlands: Mülltrennung wirkt. Wir zeigen, wie und warum.
NABU (Naturschutzbund Deutschland) e. V.: Abfall und Recycling – Müll als Rohstoff wiederverwenden
Wikipedia: Zero Waste
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland Landesverband Berlin e.V. (BUND Berlin): Remap – Dein Weg zu Zero Waste