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Germany burns almost all of its garbage and the process of getting rid of its trash is about to get even dirtier as a result of the intensifying energy crunch. In the latest move to counter the crisis ...

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Germany’s federal cabinet has amended the Packaging Act, tightening packaging compliance for producers, importers and online sellers.

This dumpster area in my neighborhood can take excess Altpapier (old paper) that couldn’t fit into the bins at home. Learn about recycling in Germany, including its circular economy recycling, sorting ...