Jochen Schropp and Birthe Wolter
They draw attention to light recycling
Jochen Schropp and Birthe Wolter are not only best friends – they are both committed to sustainability and climate protection.
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Jochen Schropp and Birthe Wolter are best friends. Together they now draw attention to the correct disposal of light sources.
Sustainability and climate protection are matters of the heart for Jochen Schropp (43) and Birthe Wolter (40). The presenter and actress have been best friends for years. In addition to her sense of humor, she is united by her interest in an environmentally friendly lifestyle. Schropp has already taken part in “Fridays for Future” demonstrations. Wolter often draws attention to topics such as environmental awareness on social media.
And they are not alone in that: After the devastating flood disaster in July, 81 percent of Germans gave up in the “ARD Germany trend” to see a great need for action in climate protection. Many German citizens are already counting on making their everyday lives more sustainable. Be it not on domestic flights, the use of e-cars or the reduction of plastic consumption – keeping the ecological footprint small is the trend.
Environmental protection through light recycling
Conscious disposal of illuminants can also save CO2. That’s why Jochen Schropp and Birthe Wolter do it in four online videos Pay attention to light recycling with the take-back system for lighting, Lightcycle.
“If LED and energy-saving lamps as well as fluorescent tubes are disposed of correctly, up to 90 percent of the recyclable materials built into them can be recycled. The small amounts of pollutants are safely removed and thus do not end up in the environment,” explains Director Christian Brehm.
Dispose of correctly? It’s that easy
However, the correct disposal of lamps and illuminants has to be learned. LEDs and energy-saving lamps do not belong in the household waste – they should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner at a designated collection point. Numerous DIY and drug stores as well as electronics stores offer free returns of old lamps. Consumers receive an overview of participating shops on the central website sammelstellensuche.de.