Recently, when shopping at our nearby supermarket, I noticed a different quality and color in the receipt paper. The first time, I figured it was just the end of the paper roll. Today’s receipt looked the same, so I finally took a closer look, and found the explanation on the back of it.
Up until now, receipts from EDEKA supermarket, used to be white in color, and somewhat shiny due to their chemical lining. Hence, they were not meant for the paper trash, but the plastic trash. All this has changed.
The new receipts are better for the environment. See pointers.
- ohne chemische Farbentwickler (without chemical color enhancer)
- über das Altpapier entsorgen und recycelbar (please add to the paper bin, it is recycable)
- beständig gegen Umwelteinflüsse (resistant against environmental impacts)
- zugelassen für den direkten Kontakt mit Lebensmittel (paper approved for direct contact with dry goods)
This is a good sign in regards to our environment. When we use fewer chemicals and reduce plastic trash, we’re heading in the right direction. Thank you, EDEKA.
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