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Where to put my packaging?
For precise instructions on how to sort waste packaging in the Republic of Croatia, see the instructions of the municipal company responsible for waste collection in the city or municipality where you are located.
🟡 Plastic packaging
Packaging with these symbols on the back should go in the yellow recycling bin or yellow bag.
🟡 Metal packaging
Packaging with these symbols on the back should go in the yellow recycling bin or yellow bag.
🔵 Paper or cardboard packaging
Packaging with these symbols on the back go into the paper bin.
⚪ 🟢 🟤️ Glass packaging
Packaging with these symbols on the back can be sorted into the appropriate glass bin.
⚫️ Residual waste
Anything that we cannot reuse, such as diapers or vacuum cleaner bags, should go in the residual waste bin.
🟤️ Biowaste
Biowaste consists of biodegradable waste such as unprocessed food leftovers and plant waste, should go in a brown biodegradable bag and a brown recycling bin.
Facts about packaging recycling
Plastic and Metal
Plastic and Metal
- Paper bags are more environmentally friendly than disposable plastic bags after the third use. Together we bear responsibility. Source: Deutsche Umwelthilfe e. V., 20.05.2019
- Compared to plastic made from petroleum, every ton of recycled plastic saves 1 ton of CO2. Together we can protect the climate. Source: NABU, 20.05.2019
- Packaging must be emptied (not rinsed) and placed in the recycling bin. Together we can make recycling easy. Source: NABU-Mülltrennungs-Quiz
- Recycled packaging often has a colour turbidity caused by the recycling process. Together we can be more aware of packaging. Source: Umweltbundesamt
Paper or cardboard
Paper or cardboard
- The recycling rate for waste paper is already over 80 %. Together we can achieve even more. Source: Umweltbundesamt, April 2019
- The Forest Stewardship Council awards the FSC seal to wood and paper products that come from environmentally friendly, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. Look for this award on the shelf. Source: FSC Deutschland
Glass
Glass
- When sorting glass containers, aluminum lids can remain on the glass. Together we make recycling easier. Source Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, Januar
- Plastic lids must be placed in the yellow bin/yellow bag during sorting.
- Glass that is not clearly white, brown or green is always disposed of in the green glass container. Together we separate glass correctly. Source: Naturschutzbund Deutschland e. V.