Get to know the recycling rules
I don’t know how good or bad we stand among the other countries, when it comes to recycling, but I think, we are pretty good at it. We have separate waste bins for almost everything and can reduce our “real” waste to a minimum.If you are travelling in Germany and maybe stay with German families, here some recommendation how to “waste” or what to put where. In case of doubt, ask your host family or the hotel managers.Glass:Any kind of glass bottle or jar is either recyclable or returnable. Watch out when you buy bottles, if it says “Pfand”, it means returnable (usually, you’ll get around 30 cents refund for it).Non-refundable glass goes into containers, which are usually near shopping centres or in neighbourhoods. See photo 1: three different containers for the different colours of glass and bottles: green, white and brown. It is better to just rinse the bottles before you dump them in...
