EDEKA also launched its own regood reusable system just in time for the start of the reusable obligation for out-of-home sales. The cups and bowls have now been awarded the Blue Angel environmental certificate by Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke.
The avoidance of packaging waste has been the focus of the EDEKA-network. If avoidance is not possible, the company favours reusable instead of disposable packaging. This is also the case with the newly introduced regood reusable system for out-of-home consumption. When developing the containers, great importance was attached to various aspects of sustainability, which is why regood has now been awarded the Blue Angel for particularly environmentally friendly products.
„We need a real turnaround in the way we deal with packaging. Its consumption has been rising for years. The new obligation to offer reusable packaging can make a decisive contribution here. Many restaurants and cafés, as well as caterers and canteens, have already made the switch at an early stage. No one has to put up with disposable plastic when taking food or drinks with them, as consumers now always have an environmentally friendly alternative. Reusable systems such as ‚regood‘ work and offer great added value for the environment. This is also demonstrated by today's award of the Blue Angel. With reusable products bearing the Blue Angel, it is clear that they are durable and environmentally friendly.“
Steffi LemkeFederal Minister for the Environment
With the regood deposit system for reusable packaging, the company offers an easy-to-implement and attractive solution for customers to reduce packaging waste when buying fresh food and drinks - such as at the salad bar or hot food counter. The recyclable cups and bowls in various sizes and attractive designs are Made in Germany and suitable for microwave and dishwasher. They are handed out in participating EDEKA and Marktkauf stores in return for a deposit. After use, the containers can be returned there for a refund of the deposit value. In the stores, the containers are cleaned in accordance with food hygiene guidelines and can thus be used again. Reused more than 500 times become.
„At EDEKA, we have long valued the independence and credibility of the Blue Angel. The certification of our regood reusable system with the Blue Angel confirms our pioneering role in practical environmental and resource protection in the German food retail sector. The clear orientation of the label for our customers is very important to us.“
Claas Meineke, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co. KG
Source: EDEKA
