Waste separation: Bocholt takes part in the "Germany separates - you too?" campaign

The campaign "Germany separates. You, too?" educates people about correct waste separation. Bocholt is also taking part. Citizens can win prizes.

From 3 to 15 June, eye-catching XXL packaging throughout Germany will draw attention to an important topic: correct waste separation. The "Deutschland trennt. You too?" campaign informs people about the correct way to separate packaging waste. The aim of the nationwide campaign is to motivate as many people as possible to separate their waste more and better - for more recycling. Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke is the patron of the largest partner campaign for correct waste separation to date.

It's all about packaging: correct waste separation is the prerequisite for efficient packaging recycling and thus for the protection of important raw materials, the climate and the environment. For the first time, the nationwide campaign weeks for "Germany separates. You too?" campaign weeks, local authorities throughout Germany are joining forces with the dual systems and their "Waste separation works" initiative, retailers and the waste and disposal industry to inform as many people as possible about correct waste separation.

Nationwide campaign shows its face - competition attracts many prizes

The "Waste Separation Works" initiative is accompanying the campaign weeks with a nationwide advertising and social media campaign. The campaign is also receiving prominent support from influencers. Citizens themselves can also show their face: By taking a selfie in front of XXL packaging and using the hashtag #wertrenntgewinnt , they can take part in the nationwide social media competition organised by "Deutschland trennt. You too can take part in " and, with a bit of luck, win one of many prizes. In Bocholt, this opportunity is available at the recycling centre on Schaffeldstraße.

Proper waste separation in Germany: one goal - many senders

The idea for the largest partner campaign to date for correct waste separation comes from "Waste separation works", an initiative of the dual systems: "Togetherwe can achieve a lot", says Axel Subklew, spokesman for the initiative. "So far, the companies and institutions involved in the packaging recycling value chain have mostly been providing information on their own. We have a common goal: more collected packaging, efficient recycling and therefore an even more sustainable circular economy for packaging in Germany", says Axel Subklew. The patron of "Germany separates. You too?" is Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke.

About "Waste separation works"

"Waste separation works" is an initiative of the dual systems in Germany. Together with their service providers from the waste disposal and recycling industry, the dual systems organise the collection, sorting and recycling of used sales packaging. Ten dual systems are currently involved in the nationwide "Waste separation works" initiative. Together, they provide information on correct waste separation and recycling of packaging. Further information can be found at www.mülltrennung-wirkt.de.

Further information on the "Germany separates. You too?" can be found at www.deutschland-trennt.de.