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January is the month of change – and Veganuary offers the perfect opportunity to discover a plant-based diet. Vegan eating is more than a trend: it improves health and protects the environment. This guide shows you how to try vegan step by step, overcome obstacles and integrate plant-based alternatives - whether you want to switch completely or try something new.
Choosing a vegan diet is an exciting journey and Veganuary is here to support you. Success stories show: 28% of participants remain vegan six months later, and 80% reduce their consumption of animal products by at least half(1). The free Veganuary offers you:
The German Nutrition Society confirms: A plant-based diet protects health and the environment(2). Many experience the changeover as a culinary enrichment with new, exciting taste experiences(1).
The 3-phase method is based on the experiences of successful Veganuary participants, 65% of whom report positive health changes(3).
Most of the plastic in the oceans is not even visible to us, as it is underwater and on the seabed. In addition, plastic decomposes in the sea, creating microplastic particles that end up in marine life and ultimately in us humans through consumption.2 To narrow down the problem, we looked at the waste in the EU's oceans and found that half of it consists of packaging waste.[3] Every single person in the EU generates 188.7 kg of packaging waste[4] and in 2021, 84 million tonnes of packaging waste was generated in the EU, an increase of 24% compared to 2010. Only 64% of this is recycled. The rest is incinerated, exported or ends up in nature. Germany is at the forefront of this trend and ranks second in the EU in terms of packaging waste generated.
The out-of-home consumption sector generates high volumes of single-use packaging waste, which only has a very short lifespan before it is consumed. The use of single-use packaging in this consumer sector is increasing every year. Of the 13.7 billion takeaway packages used for out-of-home consumption in Germany in 2022, only 0.74% were reusable packaging. In 2023, 1.042 million more single-use packaging was consumed than in the previous year.[4]
We still have time to act and can use the opportunity to steer the course in a better direction and stop this threatening development.
REWE's salad bar is the ideal place to go for anyone who doesn't want to miss out on quick and tasty snacks on the go. Here you will find a diverse selection of vegan options that are not only fresh and delicious, but also practical.
From falafel made from chickpeas to vegan nuggets and soy teriyaki strips - the salad bar offers numerous toppings clearly labeled as vegan. There is even a practical brochure for ready-made salads with information on ingredients and allergens so that you always have an overview.
[2] European Council (2024, 7. February) Packaging
[3] Packaging waste statistics
[4] Mehrweg in der Deutschen Gastronomie (WWF, Februar 2024)
Preview and header image: MelkiNimages / istockphoto.com
Microplastics in the hand: pcess609 / istockphoto.com
Plastic waste on the beach: Kanawa_Studio / istockphoto.com
EINFACH MEHRWEG products: Antonios Mitsopoulos
