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CleanUp-Spaziergang am Fluss
Ufer Cleanup Gemeinsam am Flussufer entlanglaufen, Müll aufsammeln und Zeit mit Menschen verbringen, die einem wichtig sind. Inspiriert von Aktionen wie dem Frankfurt Cleanup und dem RhineCleanUp, wollen wir dasselbe Prinzip kleiner und persönlicher machen. Kein großes Event, keine Logistik, nur ein paar Freunde, Handschuhe, Müllsäcke und danach vielleicht ein Kaffee. Manchmal reicht es, einfach anzufangen. --- Riverside cleanup stroll Walk along the riverbank together, pick up litter, and spend time with people you care about. Inspired by initiatives like the Frankfurt Cleanup and the RhineCleanUp, we want to bring the same spirit down to something smaller and more personal. No big event, no logistics, just a few friends, gloves, bin bags, and maybe a coffee after. Sometimes it's enough to simply start.
Walk Cologne with the Zero Waste Schweif
A playful city stroll: you choose the time Grab the Schweif booklet and one to four friends, then wander your Kiez with small tasks that help you spot waste, reuse, and resources in everyday streets. No tour guide: you set the pace. How it works - Pick up a booklet at partner cafés, unverpackt shops, or Zero Waste Köln info stands (hours vary by location). - Work through quizzes and observation prompts designed in Cologne, usable in any urban neighbourhood. - Optional deep-dive facts on the project page after you have tried the riddles yourself. Why it matters Cologne burns roughly 2,000 tonnes of waste every day; the Schweif turns that abstract number into curiosity about what we throw away and what could stay in the loop. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project and pick-up map: Zero Waste Schweif · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V.Initiatives starting soon
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Kieler Klimathon 2026: six-week challenge
Small daily shifts: city-wide prizes The app-based Klimathon runs themed weekly challenges on housing, food, mobility, consumption, and digital life, including Kiel-specific tasks that earn climate points redeemable at local partners. When & where - 13 April - 24 May 2026 (join any time while open) - City-wide app challenge, map pin is central Kiel; individuals, teams, workplaces, and school classes welcome How to join Register via kiel.de/klimathon, confirm current rules on the city site. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Zero Waste News: Klimathon2026 · Organiser: Landeshauptstadt KielYouth Policy Dialogue on Affordable Housing (Barcelona)
Young citizens discuss energy and housing fairness with EU leadership Youth Policy Dialogues give young people a platform to contribute to EU policymaking through constructive discussions with Commissioners. Commissioner Dan Jørgensen held a dialogue on the European Affordable Housing Plan in Barcelona, Spain, on 20 April 2026. When & where - 20 April 2026: Barcelona, Spain (approximate pin: 41.3851, 2.1734) How to participate - Follow DG Energy and EUSEW announcements for future Youth Policy Dialogue open registrations - Organise a local pre-dialogue in your city to collect youth input on housing and energy costs Why it matters Energy poverty and housing costs hit young households first, structured dialogues give builders a seat before policies are set in stone. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: European Commission: DG Energy. © European Union.Nachbarschaftstag Schwabing-West
Walk-up bulky waste & swap corner Bring household bulky waste, small electrics, and up to two bags of textiles between 09:00 and 14:00. When & where - Saturday 9 May 2026, 09:00-14:00 CEST - Ackermannbogen, Schwabing-West, Munich Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing for local discovery. Project page: Nachbarschaftstage 2026Reparatur & Upcycling Festival 2026
Gemeinsam Altes neu gestalten The second city-wide repair and upcycling festival fills the Anscharcampus with workshops, DIY stations, talks, a creative market, and regional food. When & where - Saturday 9 May 2026, 10:00-19:00 CEST - Coworkhaus, Anscharcampus, Weimarer Straße 6, 24118 Kiel (Wik) What to bring Broken textiles, bikes, small furniture, or curiosity, programme details on the festival site linked from city news. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Zero Waste News: RepUpFestival2026 · Programme: Zero.Waste.City KielHow it works
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