# #Sustainability in the news

September 30, 2026 at 02:44 PM

> Austria to Allow Digital Invoices Starting Oct 1 · Austria to Launch New Warranty and Repair Laws · Austria Wastes 3,000 Tons of Food Every Day

[Austria to Allow Digital Invoices Starting Oct 1](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-to-allow-digital-invoices-starting-oct-1-d6afaf92>)
*September 30, 2026 at 02:44 PM* - Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer announces that Austrian businesses can offer digital receipts via email or apps to reduce paper waste.

[Austria to Launch New Warranty and Repair Laws](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-to-launch-new-warranty-and-repair-laws-30b144a8>)
*September 30, 2026 at 12:33 PM* - Starting October 1, Austria implements new rules extending warranties for repaired goods and requiring manufacturers to offer repairs.

[Austria Wastes 3,000 Tons of Food Every Day](<https://austriareport.com/article/austria-wastes-3-000-tons-of-food-every-day-454d2627>)
*September 28, 2026 at 08:34 PM* - WWF reports that Austria discards 1.2 million tons of food annually, prompting calls for binding reduction targets and tax incentives.