In line with the European Week for Waste Reduction (19. -27.11.2011) today is the first “Unpack-it day”. This action is supposed to raise awareness about the packing madness in our world. All sweets, cereals, even bananas and many other products are packed separately, twice mostly, which is unnecessary and pollutes our planet. In the EU Member States (2008, Eurostat) 524 kg of municipal waste is generated on average per person!
Which is why everyone is asked to join! Take your own fabric bags, your own bowls and canisters with you when you go shopping today. Unpack as many products as possible at the cash register exit already and start recycling right away. If necessary ask a shop assistant and indicate the legal requirements (Verpackungsordnung §§4- 6) that pledge them to dispose all transport and product packaging separately or give back to the manufacturer.
You are welcome to share this information and tell your friends and family about it.
On the 27th of November the “Buy-Nothing-Day” will take place, which should make us all think about our daily consumer behaviour. Decide consciously to buy nothing that day. Also something to participate in.
In line with the European Week for Waste Reduction (19. -27.11.2011) today is the first “Unpack-it day”. This action is supposed to raise awareness about the packing madness in our world. All sweets, cereals, even bananas and many other products are packed separately, twice mostly, which is unnecessary and pollutes our planet. In the EU Member States (2008, Eurostat) 524 kg of municipal waste is generated on average per person!
Which is why everyone is asked to join! Take your own fabric bags, your own bowls and canisters with you when you go shopping today. Unpack as many products as possible at the cash register exit already and start recycling right away. If necessary ask a shop assistant and indicate the legal requirements (Verpackungsordnung §§4- 6) that pledge them to dispose all transport and product packaging separately or give back to the manufacturer.
You are welcome to share this information and tell your friends and family about it.
On the 27th of November the “Buy-Nothing-Day” will take place, which should make us all think about our daily consumer behaviour. Decide consciously to buy nothing that day. Also something to participate in.