Waste in all forms takes off around Christmas Eve. Not only leftover gifts, but also tons of food end up in the trash. That doesn’t have to be the case.
When the refrigerator door barely closes and the dining table sinks with all the goodies, it’s Christmas. Rarely is there more cooking or eating than around the festival. But that also has its disadvantages. Hardly at any time of the year does so much food end up in the trash as around Christmas Eve. That amounts to an average of 800 euros per household per year – and that in times of enormous inflation. “At Christmas we tend to buy too much and therefore throw away a lot of food,” says Maria Fanninger, founder of the Land Creates Life association. You can prevent this, among other things, through good planning. Especially for the holidays, it is a good idea to only buy what is really useful.
Separate waste properly
The mountains of waste around Christmas also pose a challenge for waste processing companies. This year, waste collection will be stopped for three consecutive days from December 24 to 26. Therefore, large amounts of waste are expected afterwards and recycling companies are preparing for intensive peak operations including special shifts. Proper waste separation makes the lives of hardworking employees easier. Wrapping paper in particular often ends up in the wrong bin. If it is covered with glitter, metal or plastic, for example cellophane, it belongs as residual waste; the same goes for coated ribbons. This saves a lot of time.
Source: Krone
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