Glossary

Extended warranties help keep products longer by encouraging repairs, reducing waste, and saving resources. They support circular economy goals and promote a more sustainable, less disposable mindset.

Reusability means using items like bottles, bags, or containers multiple times to cut waste, save resources, and protect nature. What reusable items do you use daily?

Asset recovery reclaims valuable materials from waste, reducing landfill, saving resources, cutting pollution, and supporting the circular economy by turning old items into new products.

Reverse logistics manages product returns for repair, recycling, or safe disposal, reducing waste and saving resources. It supports a circular economy and helps protect the environment.

Climate change means rising temperatures caused by greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels. It harms ecosystems, health, and sea levels. Using cleaner energy, saving energy, and reducing waste helps slow it down.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes the circular economy, encouraging reuse, repair, and recycling to reduce waste, protect resources, and fight climate change for a healthier planet.

The LUCID Register in Germany tracks packaging waste, requiring companies to register and report packaging to ensure recycling, transparency, and compliance with environmental laws.

The ZSVR oversees Germany's Packaging Act by managing the LUCID register, ensuring companies report packaging amounts, promoting recycling, fair cost sharing, and eco-friendly packaging design.

Sustainable development means using resources wisely to protect nature, support people, and grow the economy fairly. Try recycling more or saving energy to help create a healthy future for all.