Barbecuing is enjoyment - it can be done all year round and makes every meal extra cosy. With a few smart choices, you can keep your barbecue not only tasty, but also safe and waste-free. Together, we ensure a clean neighbourhood and give raw materials a new chance.
Opt for reusable
Instead of using disposable plastic or aluminium foil, use reusable plates, cups and cutlery. Just as nice and you can use them again and again. That saves a lot of waste. You will find lots of nice things at the second-hand shop. And do you need to cover something? Then reusable napkins or beeswax cloths work just as easily as foil. That is handy and better for the environment.
Buy and drink smart
As far as possible, buy your food without packaging or in larger packs. Fresh fruit and vegetables can often be bought loose, without packaging. This avoids a lot of waste. Marinate vegetables or meat at home in a reusable dish, then you won't need a disposable container.
Even drinking can be waste-free. A jug of water with mint or lemon is easy to make and saves plastic bottles. Do you have an aerator? Then make your own soft drinks without disposable packaging. A refillable bottle works handy in the garden and on the go.
What do you do with food scraps?
After an enjoyable barbecue, there are often leftovers: some grilled vegetables, half a cob of corn, a piece of chicken or fish. You can just keep many of these leftovers. Put them in a container in the fridge and incorporate them into a salad, wrap or omelette the next day. You can even freeze bread and cooked meat for later.
Leftovers that are no longer edible, such as bones, chicken carcasses, lemon wedges, vegetable peelings or fish bones? These belong in the organic waste container. This keeps your barbecue area tidy and prevents valuable leftovers from ending up in the residual waste.
Dispose of coal and ashes safely
Coal and ashes often remain hot for hours. Let them cool in a metal bucket with a lid for at least a day. Put the bucket on a stone surface, never in the shed or container. Only when everything is really cold throw the remains in a well-sealed bag with the residual waste. Coal and ashes do not belong in kitchen and garden waste - they contain substances that interfere with composting.
Separate your barbecue waste properly
What remains is easily separable:
- Plastic packaging and cans belong to pmd.
- Clean paper may go with the waste paper.
- Greasy or dirty paper belongs in the residual waste.
This keeps raw materials clean and usable.
Enjoying together - in every season
Whether hot or cold: with a few conscious choices, you can turn any barbecue into a sustainable barbecue. This way, we enjoy eating outdoors all year round and together ensure a clean living environment.
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