How do you separate and dispose of packaging correctly? In order to provide consumers with simple assistance here, a total of nine dual systems have agreed on manufacturer-independent and free labelling.
Around 200,000 companies are currently registered with the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR). As distributors of packaging, they assume product responsibility within the meaning of the Packaging Act by participating in a dual system. The demand from companies for Offers for consumer education, how to dispose of packaging correctly.
With the new Separation instructions For the first time, the nine participating dual systems are offering the companies registered with the ZSVR a Manufacturer-independent and free solution. Their aim is to increase the quantities collected in the yellow bins and bags and improve the quality of the recyclables collected. Not without reason, as an average of 30 per cent of waste disposed of incorrectly in the yellow bin or yellow bag makes it difficult or even impossible to recycle valuable raw materials.
Packaging logo with recognition and learning effect
Simple symbols should show consumers at a glance whether the packaging - depending on the type of material - should be disposed of in the yellow bin or the yellow bag, in waste paper or in glass containers. Also a Combination of material types can be easily depicted with the packaging logo. A Standardised basic layout should also ensure a strong recognition and learning effect for the consumer.
The separation instructions can be adapted to the needs of the manufacturer. individually modified can be used. In this way Text elements or QR codes are added. The latter link to further information such as short films and consumer tips, which are also provided by the dual systems.
Separation instructions in use
Stylex has already decided in favour of the new packaging logo. The stationery manufacturer will use the Separation notices from autumn 2021 on its packaging.
„We are aware of the importance of ‚correct waste separation‘ and the associated product responsibility,“ explains Sönke Carstensen, Managing Director of Stylex Schreibwaren GmbH. „For us, this also includes helping customers to separate and dispose of our packaging correctly.“
[infotext icon]The nine participating dual systems include BellandVision GmbH, Eko-Punkt GmbH & Co. KG, Interseroh Dienstleistungs GmbH, Landbell AG für Rückhol-Systeme, Noventiz Dual GmbH, PreZero Dual GmbH, Reclay Systems GmbH, Veolia Umweltservice Dual GmbH and Zentek GmbH & Co. KG[/infotext].Source: http://www.trenn-hinweis.de
