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Expert warns: Retail chains drive recycling companies into bankruptcy
Expert warns: Retail chains drive recycling companies into bankruptcy 1920 768 flustix

German recycling companies are under pressure: the sharp rise in production costs is offset by a consistently high price for used PET bottles and flakes. The reason is obvious: despite…

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Sustainability seals are the most important source of information when shopping
Sustainability seals are the most important source of information when shopping 1920 768 flustix

The trend reversal in shopping has obviously arrived at shopping baskets. According to a recent survey, the majority of consumers now pay attention to sustainability when selecting products. The most…

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How plastic-free is Veganuary? Retailer tests a new method to avoid packaging waste
How plastic-free is Veganuary? Retailer tests a new method to avoid packaging waste 1920 768 flustix

By Carsten Gensing The vegan boom is not coming to an end: According to the latest surveys, the number of consumers of vegan foods continues to rise sharply. The development…

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On the Baltic coast, an initiative is working hard to create the first plastic-free city in Germany
On the Baltic coast, an initiative is working hard to create the first plastic-free city in Germany 1920 768 flustix

By our author Carsten Gensing From the far north comes an initiative with spectacular goals: A former caterer and his team are working hard to realize the vision of a…

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Fruit madness: German supermarket chain sells Chineese grapefruits sealed in plastic
Fruit madness: German supermarket chain sells Chineese grapefruits sealed in plastic 1920 768 flustix

Citrus fruits are important in winter: the high vitamin C content helps us prevent and relieve colds. The pink pomelo, also called the “Chinese grapefruit”, promises a particularly high vitamin…

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This is how the mandatory offering of reusable packaging works
This is how the mandatory offering of reusable packaging works 1920 768 flustix

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment and Consumer Protection explains the most important rules of the new law. Reusable alternative must not be more expensive than disposable “Restaurants, bistros…

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The right to repair? How Apple is trying to undermine the new EU law
The right to repair? How Apple is trying to undermine the new EU law 953 375 flustix

ATTITUDE WITH BISS At the start of the new mandatory reusable offer for food and beverage containers, we have to state after a few days: The thing runs sluggishly. The…

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The new reusable cup law in a practical test: How are things going with the new deposit cups at a train station, Mcdonald’s, and Burger King?
The new reusable cup law in a practical test: How are things going with the new deposit cups at a train station, Mcdonald’s, and Burger King? 1920 768 flustix

The new mandatory offering of reusable packaging has been in force since January 1, 2023. Businesses must now offer consumers reusable alternatives for food and beverages they take home. How…

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Putting an end to throwaway fashion: How France is countering the fast-fashion craze
Putting an end to throwaway fashion: How France is countering the fast-fashion craze 1920 768 flustix

The trend is unbroken: With ever new collections for little money, international cheap fashion producers are firing up the clothing market. The result: textiles are often of inferior quality, short-lived…

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Why don’t people in the fitness center generate electricity when they exercise?
Why don’t people in the fitness center generate electricity when they exercise? 1920 768 flustix

To slow down the climate catastrophe, we need more green electricity, there are no two opinions. Wind power plays a significant role. Photovoltaics is becoming more and more effective and…

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