The average quantity of paper used by every single person in Germany every day is the equivalent of a book in the Harry Potter series. This puts the country near the top of the international table for paper consumption. Deutsche Bahn therefore decided to eliminate paper use wherever possible. Where the use of paper is unavoidable, DB reduce consumption and use recycled paper. DB has already switched to recycled paper wherever possible, both in the office processes and in the company publications.
Recycled paper is also used in DB´s staff cafeterias. For example, the napkins are made entirely of recycled paper. Eco-friendly paper is standard on the trains too. Deutsche Bahn use 100 percent recycled paper in the restrooms and focus on sustainability in our on-board catering, also. The menus and table displays are printed on FSC-certified paper, which comes from sustainably managed forests. In addition, the snack menus and placemats are made entirely from recycled paper certified with the Blue Angel. And the placemats are also produced regionally in Brandenburg using waste paper from Berlin. This cuts back on wood, energy and water consumption compared to conventional paper.
