As much recyclable or even biodegradable packaging as possible...!

Un max d'emballages recyclables ou même biodégradables..!

I think that Migros, as the leading Swiss supermarket, should invest more in research into packaging with minimal impact on the environment. For example, pack a maximum of fresh produce in biodegradable packaging, recycle ALL recyclable plastics from its stores (collection points at store entrances, as is currently the case for PET and milk bottles), in short, help us preserve the environment in a concrete way and not just via a website ("Génération M"...)!!!!

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pattes

I agree, but then why small paper bags at 20 ct when the shop offers free biodegradable bags?

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ValTer

In the same vein, I took the time to look at yogurt packaging and didn't find a single recyclable one (if anyone knows, please tell me the brand). I only found PS (= 06) packaging, which is not accepted at the waste collection center.
I've been trying for years to get answers from the Tetra pak company about how to recycle or if they're thinking of replacing with recyclable packaging, but no answer (like "we don't care, nobody can do without Tetra pak"). Dear entrepreneurs: there's money to be made, find a packaging that will replace Tetra Paks and that is 100% recyclable, and there are plenty of customers waiting! I've just replaced tetra pak milk with store-bought bottled milk.

As an aside, I don't understand the point of biodegradable packaging... So we can throw them away? Great. Biodegradable or not, I don't understand why people throw their garbage in the countryside just because it's biodegradable. But that's my humble opinion.
(Paper bags are at least recyclable = paper)

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LadyInBlack

ValTer, if you want to recycle your yoghurt pots, I can only see the option of "glass pots with aluminium lids", as both materials can be recycled with very little loss. Now, I don't know the brands by heart, so you might have to go and see your local dairy, as it's quite typical for them to sell these. Otherwise, the French brand "La Laitière" packages a lot of its products this way too, I think.
I congratulate you on the TetraPak bricks. I also find it appalling that they boast of manufacturing from recycled products when they themselves don't give a damn about their non-recyclable packaging... I too have been switching to milk in recyclable bottles (Migros bio drink, in this case) for a few years now, and I'm very happy with it.
As for biodegradable packaging, it's not only to avoid the existence of horrors like the "6th continent" (if you don't know this term, type it into Google), but above all to be able to compost them at home!

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ValTer

Thanks Vé, I didn't think about glass yogurt cups. As for the rest, going to a dairy, well, when you work you start going to a dairy for dairy products, a butcher for meat, a grocery store for pasta, a bakery for bread, it's not very practical. Although, in an ideal world, that's how it should be...
So when it comes to tetra pak packaging, you'd think it would be possible to recycle... Except that it's expensive. Recently on vacation in Portugal, I saw that people didn't put them in the household garbage but in the cardboard box (I'd have to check, but I'm pretty sure). Hmm... maybe if I keep pestering tetra pak they'll get back to me? I'm just having a hard time replacing the juice cartons, for that I still don't have a substitute for packaging. The only juices I can find are fresh ones in pet and extremely expensive compared to juice in carton. But I'm going to find it ;)
I'll Google the 6th continent, thanks!

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ValTer

I wrote this 2 or 3 days ago, if you're interested:
http://www.migipedia.ch/fr/forum/des-produits-qui-ne-repondent-plus-mes-exigences-qualite

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ValTer

http://www.briquesaboisson.ch
This site shows Tetra Pak collection points, nothing in French-speaking Switzerland. But you can sign the petition (I finally got an answer from Tetra Pak, via Facebook...). However, it gives me an error when I try to validate... I'll try tomorrow ;)

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LadyInBlack

Super, thank you very much, I'll pass it around! Yes, because as you say, it costs money to recycle bricks (because they're not just made of cardboard, but also aluminum, plastics and various other laminations) but the result is worth it economically and ecologically speaking for everyone! On the other hand, be careful not to follow the Portuguese example cited above: empty bricks cannot be recycled with paper-cardboard because of their mixed composition.

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ValTer

Just to clarify that I did write that I need to check, regarding Tetra pak recycling in Portugal. I said pretty sure... But maybe it's not in the carton they put, but as soon as I know the answer I'll pass it on. But for sure, surprisingly, they're ahead of the game when it comes to recycling. While for years there was nothing, now there are "eco-points" all over the place, within walking distance, unlike here (where I live anyway), where I have to go by car... To be green: pollute! (that's basically it)

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LadyInBlack

Dear Migros, over the past 7 years, you've made great strides in terms of ecology, and I congratulate you on this. However, what about the points raised in my first post? Kind regards,

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M-Infoline

LadyInBlack

Dear Migros, over the past 7 years, you've made great strides in terms of ecology, and I congratulate you on this. However, what about the points raised in my first post? Kind regards,

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Hello LadyInBlack, thank you for your message and kind words. We're glad you appreciate our commitment to ecology. I'm sorry we haven't yet replied to your previous message. We will take care of it. As soon as the clarifications are complete, you will receive a reply. Best regards, Sina

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