The German railway will replace disposable tableware with porcelain cups

The German railway will replace disposable tableware with porcelain cups
Katerina Belousova

Deutsche Bahn plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2040

In Germany the largest railway carrier Deutsche Bahn has announced that from 2023 passengers will be able to order food and drinks in glass or porcelain dishes.

Such an initiative is part of the company's plan to reduce waste, reports European truth.

Deutsche Bahn noted that the reusable tableware is free, does not require a subscription and will be available on demand for all orders in the bistro car. Previously, a similar service was offered only for restaurant cars and seats in first class cars.

The material emphasized that plastic and cardboard cups and cutlery will be available at the request of passengers.

The company also redesigned the menu and now it includes half of the vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Deutsche Bahn plans to achieve climate neutrality by 2040.

Earlier, EcoPolitic wrote, that in France, a chain of fast food restaurants McDonald's refused to use disposable tableware. The country is undergoing changes aimed at changing consumption patterns and reducing waste.

As EcoPolitic previously reported, in Australia over 6 years the number of plastic pollution on the coast decreased by an average of 30%, thanks to the initiatives of local authorities.

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