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New Year's Eve tradition: why lead pouring is banned and what alternatives there are

Source: SCHON GEWUSST? RATGEBER UND ALLTAGSTIPPS (Glomex)

'Fireworks, champagne and lead pouring' was the order of the day in many German households until the EU guidelines were revised in 2018. Lead was to disappear from sale, and with it lead casting. The Federal Environment Agency warns against contact with lead, but there are alternatives to the New Year's Eve tradition.

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