Perhaps one or the other thinks that we focus “only” on food appreciation. Our awareness of sustainability goes much further!
Food and its secondary packaging
Since most foods are packaged, we also dedicate ourselves to this topic and consider how we can all handle packaging more consciously.
How much packaging waste do we actually produce?
Retailers do not make it easy for us to avoid packaging, especially single-use plastic. A common excuse is: “The consumer wants it this way”. But is that really the case? Food items that are temptingly cheap often come in larger quantities wrapped in single-use plastic. Thus, the cost-conscious shopper feels compelled to choose the unnecessarily packaged goods. As a result, it quickly happens that in Germany, approximately 22 kg of single-use plastic is generated per capita.
Often it’s not possible without
The most common packaging for beverages is Tetra Pak. It’s rare to be able to do without it, or no alternative is offered in the store. Depending on consumption, this can amount to quite a bit and the trash turns into a huge mountain.
In today’s post, we want to show you which tricks can be helpful for a more conscious approach.
Fold Tetra Pak correctly
First detach the four glued corners and flatten the cardboard completely. Now fold the bottom edge upwards. It’s best to align with the fold that is already there.
Turn the cardboard over and fold the two side edges inward. When you turn the cardboard over again, a slot will have formed at the bottom end. Fold the other side up until it fits into the slot. This requires some practice and a delicate touch. Now press everything flat and you’re done.
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Or try it right in your browser — no install neededThe Tetra Pak should be disposed of in the yellow bin!
Second chance through upcycling!
Upcycling is ideal for giving Tetra Pak a second life.
Here are a few ideas on how you can sustainably reduce your waste through upcycling.
Have you already created something new out of a Tetra Pak? Don’t keep it to yourself, but let the community share in it and send us a picture of it to info@speisekammer-app.de. Because we would like to show your great pictures in one of the upcoming posts.
We wish you a lot of joy while trying out the folding technique or the ideas!
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