For a Cleaner Future

Reducing Waste – Less Trash, More Sustainability

Every day, each person in Germany produces more than half a kilo of waste — much of it avoidable. When waste is discarded, harmful substances, chemicals, and microplastics can enter our soil and waterways, causing long-term damage to the environment.
By consuming more consciously, choosing smart alternatives, and making small changes in everyday life, you can significantly reduce waste, protect water, soil, and the climate — and take a clear stand against the throwaway culture.

Tips for Reducing Waste

Choose Reusable Over Disposable

-Use reusable alternatives such as glass bottles, cloth bags, lunch boxes, and reusable coffee cups.
-Many cafés now offer discounts when you bring your own cup or container.

Shop Package-Free

-Buy from zero-waste stores or local markets — for example loose nuts, fruit, pasta, or soaps.
-Bringing your own bags and jars is easy and worthwhile.

Reuse & Upcycle

-Many items don’t need to be thrown away: mend clothing, reuse jars for storage, and turn old items into something new.
-Find inspiration on DIY platforms or in zero-waste communities.

Sort Waste Correctly

-Separate your waste into paper, glass, organic waste, residual waste, and packaging (plastic, metal, composites).
-Proper sorting enables recycling and saves valuable energy and resources.

Overhead view of eco-friendly mesh bags with oranges, lemons, beans, and pasta on a wooden surface.

A fresh sliced watermelon with reusable food wrap, surrounded by avocados and limes on a white table.

Two people holding reusable mugs by a serene lake on a sunny day.

Volunteers organize recyclables into glass, paper, and plastic bins to promote eco-friendly practices.

Assorted natural products and food in glass jars and paper packages on shelves in self service eco shop

Side view of bearded male master in casual clothes standing at workbench and fixing details with professional metal instrument

More Tips & Inspiration

Avoid single-use items like cotton pads or plastic straws

Choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging

Repair instead of replacing, repair cafés are a great option! (Repair-Cafés!)

Swap, share, or borrow books, clothes, and children’s items

Less Is More!

Every piece of waste you avoid helps conserve resources and keep our planet cleaner. You don’t have to change everything at once — small steps add up.

Find your own path to a low-waste lifestyle, one conscious choice at a time.

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