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Borrow at Krempel in Krefeld

Borrow at Krempel in Krefeld Krempel is the Bibliothek der Dinge of Mediothek Krefeld at Theaterplatz 2. The foyer holds everyday helpers such as voltage testers, hand tools, and instant cameras. Things are handed out at the service desk, not at the self-issue machines. What you can do - Borrow objects for two weeks with a Mediothek membership and extend if they are not reserved - Join the MINT club for children and young people interested in science and computing, usually on the last weekend of each month - Use Hublet tablets in the house (scan your card, devices stay on site) How it works Membership can be opened on site with ID. Adult annual fees are listed on the city page. Children and young people up to 18 join free. Typical house hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 14:00. Confirm on the city page (dated 18 May 2026). Why it matters Tools in the foyer plus a MINT club turn the Mediothek into a place to try making, not only to take books home.
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Borrow Krempel at the Mediothek service desk in Krefeld

Borrow Krempel at the Mediothek service desk in Krefeld Foyer tools and helpers labelled Krempel are issued at the service desk. Self-issue machines take ordinary media only. What you can do - Bring a Mediothek card - Borrow for two weeks, extend if free How it works Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday 10:00 to 14:00. Theatreplatz 2, 47798 Krefeld. When & where Recurring. Check the organiser's website for dates. Mediothek, Theaterplatz 2, 47798 Krefeld. Why it matters A staffed things desk keeps testers and cameras in one foyer loop for the whole city. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Mediothek Krefeld. Photo: Stadt Krefeld, Presse und Kommunikation (Mediothek interior).
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Join the Mediothek MINT club in Krefeld

Join the Mediothek MINT club in Krefeld The Mediothek's MINT club invites children and young people who like maths, computing, science, and technology. It usually meets on the last weekend of each month. Holiday tinkering workshops and a Thursday children's programme sit beside it. What you can do - Watch krefeld.de/mediothek and local press for the next club date - Combine a Krempel tool loan with a MINT session when both are open How it works Confirm each weekend on the city page. Solarpunker does not register you. When & where Recurring. Check the organiser's website for dates. Mediothek, Theaterplatz 2, 47798 Krefeld. Why it matters A monthly MINT table plus a tool foyer is how a library teaches making, not only lending. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Mediothek Krefeld. Photo: Stadt Krefeld, Presse und Kommunikation (foyer and galleries).
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Get a Biotonne: close the compost loop in Cologne

Get a Biotonne: close the compost loop in Cologne About 40% of what lands in the grey residual bin is compostable organic waste. In Niehl it is burned: costing money, CO₂, and fertile matter that could return to parks and gardens as torffreier Kölner Kompost. What you can do - Ask your landlord for the free brown Biotonne (tenants can use Zero Waste Köln’s postcard template on their project page). - Line the bin with newspaper, keep it in the shade, and skip “compostable” plastic bags: they need industrial conditions Cologne’s plants do not offer. - Buy Kölner Kompost or Blumenerde from AWB/AVG outlets (the Verein advocates more neighbourhood pick-up points). Why it matters Separate bio collection has been mandatory in Germany since 2015, but Cologne households still need to request the bin. Less bio in residual waste can mean a smaller (cheaper) grey bin.
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Walk Cologne with the Zero Waste Schweif

Walk Cologne with the Zero Waste Schweif 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.
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Swap clothes with Team Tausch in Cologne

Swap clothes with Team Tausch in Cologne Team Tausch runs small and large Kleidertausch events across Cologne. An estimated quarter of wardrobe pieces never get worn; locally, thousands of tonnes of still-wearable textiles are incinerated each year. Swapping keeps joy in fashion without the waste. What happens at a swap - Bring clean, good-condition clothes you no longer wear; take home something new-to-you. - Volunteers help with setup, guest welcome, sorting on racks, and (at larger events) a textile repair corner. - Many evenings end with music and drinks at partner venues such as the Wohngemeinschaft. Join in - Drop in as a visitor: dates are on the event calendar. - Volunteer for a 4-hour shift (no fixed commitment); cafés and community spaces can host new locations. Why it matters Swapping keeps wearable textiles out of incineration and builds neighbourhood joy around fashion without new purchases.
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Rescue deposit glass at street festivals in Cologne

Rescue deposit glass at street festivals in Cologne At parades and mega-events, returnable glass often misses the deposit system. Zero Waste Köln volunteers collect bottles so they reach supermarkets and breweries instead of residual waste or incineration. What you can do - Join parade and festival glass collections, email aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de - Bring gloves and sturdy bags; many collectors focus on plastic, glass needs extra hands Recent impact (from their project stories) - Sülzer Veedelszug 2025: 600 bottles with KG Grüne Rheinfunken (logistics: Gaffel). - Cologne Pride 2025: 6,500 bottles with Rheinfunken, Cradle2Cradle, Zukunft feiern, Grüngürtelrosen, Veedelperlen. - gamescom festival: 120 beer crates of empties with Feiermacher. Why it matters Every bottle returned to Pfand keeps glass in the brewery loop instead of residual waste or street litter after mega-events.
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STADTRADELN: ride for team Zero Waste Köln

STADTRADELN: ride for team Zero Waste Köln STADTRADELN is a city competition: log bike kilometres instead of car trips, 10-30 June 2026 in Cologne. Join the “Zero Waste Köln” team and add your rides to the collective tally. Why join Every kilometre counts: especially trips you would otherwise take by car. The Verein uses the campaign to show visible climate action alongside their waste work. How to sign up Follow links on the organiser’s event page and STADTRADELN Köln. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this listing. Campaign: Klima-Bündnis / city teams · Promotion: Zero Waste Köln e.V. · Kalender Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneSun, Jun 14Ended

Summer swap at the Wohngemeinschaft in Cologne

Summer swap at the Wohngemeinschaft in Cologne Four dates in 2026 at a favourite swap venue: bring what you no longer wear, browse the rails, stay for music and drinks in Cologne. When & where - Sunday 14 June 2026, 15:00-17:00 CEST - Richard-Wagner-Str. 39, Cologne (Wohngemeinschaft) What to bring Clean, wearable clothing in good condition. No ticket sale: swap logic, not a shop. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing; Zero Waste Köln e.V. organises it. Event page · Kalender Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneSun, Jul 5Ended

Glass rescue along the Pride parade in Cologne

Glass rescue along the Pride parade in Cologne Zero Waste Köln collects deposit bottles along the CSD parade so they re-enter the Mehrweg system instead of street-side residual bins. When & where - Sunday 5 July 2026 (all-day along the CSD parade route) - Cologne city centre, exact meeting point still being planned (map pin approximate) How to join Email aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de to get updates. Whether volunteers walk in the parade or run a static collection point is still being decided: either way, expect a high-energy, high-impact day. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Kalender · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V. Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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CologneTue, Jul 14Ended

Sew your own market bags at IGLU in Cologne

Sew your own market bags at IGLU in Cologne Turn old textiles into drawstring produce bags or waxed bread pouches: skills you can use at any unverpackt shop in Cologne. When & where - Tuesday 14 July 2026, 18:00-20:00 CEST - IGLU, Sudermanplatz 1, 50670 Cologne (Agnesviertel) Practical info - €5 contribution - Register: aktionen@zerowastekoeln.de - Fabric available on site; bring a favourite scrap if you like Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Kalender · Organiser: Zero Waste Köln e.V. Details checked: 2026-09-19.
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