Eco-friendly Designs (15 pics)

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In 2016, France passed a law that forbids supermarkets to throw away edible food. Instead, they donate unsold food to charity.

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KitKats in Japan have started changing their packaging from plastic to paper.

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Adidas launches 11 million sneakers made from recycled plastic per year. Each pair reuses 11 plastic bottles.

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56 million used coffee capsules are thrown away per year. Startup Velosophy makes bikes from recycled Nespresso coffee capsules.

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Some grocers use banana leaves as an alternative to plastic packaging.

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A machine that lets you fill your own containers with water

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“Grapes in our supermarket are sold in small paper bags instead of plastic containers.”

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This movie theater collects popcorn for local farms.

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European stores are switching from ordinary stickers to laser marks on fruits and vegetables.

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In a Belgian store, you can cut a bar of soap and solid shampoo instead of buying a plastic bottle.

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Finnish startup, Sulapac invented material from wood chips and glue from which you can make containers for cosmetics. It is quite durable and biodegradable.

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Zero waste confetti you can make with your kids

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“Our world is changing. I always take fabric bags with me when going to the store, and if a year ago people looked at me in a strange way, now they ask me where I bought these bags.”