Less food waste in supermarkets – but what about us?

Up to 30 percent less waste in supermarkets! πŸŽ‰

"Thanks to the agreements between the Ministry of Food and large retail chains, supermarkets have reduced their food waste by an average of 24 percent – some have even already reached the target for 2025. Sounds like good news, right? πŸ™Œ"

Unfortunately, there is a "but" here.

What's the catch?

Supermarkets produce about 0.8 million tons of waste annually – a significant number, but relatively small compared to the 6.3 million tons that come from private households. On average, each of us throws away 76 kilograms of food per year. 😱

That means: The true responsibility lies with us. 

What can we do?

"A first step is to consciously notice how much food we throw away. 🌱 Start a self-experiment:"

  • How much waste do you produce in a week?
  • What ends up in your trash and why? 🧐

"No one wants to continue food waste – but how exactly can we as individuals take action? πŸͺ΄"

Sustainable alternatives for everyday life πŸ’š

  1. Reusable Products:

    • Baking paper: For example, replace disposable baking paper with reusable alternatives.
    • Soap: Use solid soaps instead of liquid soaps in plastic bottles.
  2. Packaging-free alternatives:
    • Shopping bags: Avoid plastic bags by using reusable fabric bags.
    • Glass containers: Use glass instead of plastic containers for storage.
  3. Indoor-Gardening: 🌱
    • Grow your own herbs, salads, and vegetables.
    • Avoid packaging and long transport routes.
    • "Harvest only what you need – fresh and without waste."

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Advantages of Indoor Gardening at a Glance 🌿 :

  • No packaging waste: Plastic packaging is a thing of the past.

  • Season-independent: Build what you want – when you want.
  • Nutrient-rich: Your plants are fresh, full of vitamins, and particularly aromatic.
  • Sustainable: Less waste, shorter transport routes, and more environmental awareness.

A new way of life 🌱

With indoor gardening, you create:

  • Freedom and Diversity: A selection and harvest that only you determine. 
  • Health: Fresh foods that strengthen your body.
  • Taste: More intense aromas and more enjoyment with every bite.

Enjoy with a clear conscience – that is the solution. πŸƒ

Reducing food waste starts with us. Through sustainable alternatives and the use of indoor gardening, we make an important contribution to the environment 🌍 – while enjoying healthier and fresher food at the same time.

Be part of the change! 🌿

 

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