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Find out which packaging cannot be recycled and why!

Last year, we told you about our project to put into place a system to borrow reusable packaging for take-away and delivery services.

 

Today, we can finally announce the launch of the pilot project in 15 shops (SpinPoints) in Luxembourg City!

On Saturday 18^th March, it is Global Recycling Day! On this occasion, we will analyse the European objectives that are aiming to improve the recycling rates and recyclability of packaging.

In June last year, the package of laws called the “Offall- a Ressourcëpak” was voted. In this newsletter, we will be focussing on the articles in the package of laws that will have an impact on the types of packaging that can be used during public events and in the Horeca sector.

Since the remodelling of the sorting facility at the end of 2018 and the extension of the collection of packaging waste via the blue bag in July 2021, the quantities of packaging waste collected have gone up by 33.23 %, while the quantity of PMC (Plastic, Metal and beverage Cartons) packaging put on the market has only gone up by 1.3 %.

As of now you can collect additional types of plastic packaging waste in your blue bag!

In addition to plastic bottles and containers, metal packaging and beverage cartons: plastic pots, cups, trays, films and bags

also go in the blue bag!

Valorlux, la Confédération luxembourgeoise du commerce (clc) et l’Administration de l’environnement lancent une nouvelle campagne de sensibilisation pour inciter les consommateurs à utiliser et à réutiliser leurs sacs de courses réutilisables Éco-sac et Superbag®.

Pour ses 25 ans d’existence, l’association sans but lucratif (ASBL) Valorlux se dote d’une nouvelle identité visuelle accompagnée d’un message appelant à relever les défis en faveur de l’environnement : BE THE CHANGE.

Discover how a PET bottle is recycled into a new bottle, thanks to the collection and sorting of packaging in the blue Valorlux bag!

The prevention of packaging waste is the first antidote to the continuing growth of household waste. Its effectiveness depends on the design of the packaging (weight, volume, material, recyclability, etc.) and the public spirit of the consumer in his purchases. In Luxembourg, since 2004, the Eco bag project led by Valorlux, in collaboration with the clc and the Environmental Administration and leading retailers, has made it possible to limit the use of single-use bags by promoting the use of reusable bags to preserve our natural resources.   TIPS FOR REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE   From producer to consumer, everyone plays a role in the life cycle of packaging. In general, we must ensure that we:   Avoid unnecessary packaging Limit the proliferation of new packaging to the necessary minimum Encourage the use of packaging that is easy to collect, sort and recycle Encourage the use of refillable packaging which is more environmentally friendly Reduce the amount of materials and substances used in packaging by reducing their weight Prioritise reusable packaging Encourage citizens to sort their packaging waste so that they can be recycled properly