In 2019, Luxembourg launched the “Null Offall Lëtzebuerg” initiative. This strategy has four components: protecting soil and water / making better use of our objects / packaging sensibly / sustainable construction.
Since January 1, 2023, single-use plastic objects have been banned in catering for meals consumed on site, but objects made of cardboard, paper or wood are still accepted. As of January 2025, no single-use objects will be allowed in catering (and public events) for takeaway and on-site consumption. This two-year transitional period should enable all parties involved to find appropriate solutions.
Several solutions already exist in Luxembourg. The www.greenevents.lu and https://nulloffall.lu/ websites offer plenty of tips, including a list of mobile dishwashers, and with ECOBOX and Luloop, you already have reusable containers, cutlery and cups to offer.
To encourage bulk sales, fruit and vegetables sold in quantities of less than 1.5 kg may no longer be packaged in plastic as of July 2023.
By the way, from November 18 to 26, it’s European Waste Reduction Week, shall we take the challenge on together? The aim of the week is to promote existing initiatives and take action to raise awareness. Join us for a Zero Waste challenge!