Food & GardenLeipzigGarden together at the HildegartenA green meeting place in Plagwitz The Hildegarten at Bürgerbahnhof Plagwitz is a community garden run by engaged residents. Neighbours of all ages grow fruit, vegetables, and herbs in shared beds using ecological methods that protect soil and pollinators. What you can do - Drop in during open hours to garden, chat, or simply enjoy the green. - Join workshops on permaculture, composting, and nature-friendly gardening: no prior experience required. - Help with seasonal tasks or bring ideas for new community plots. When & where - April-October: Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 13:00-19:00 - Röckener Str. 44, 04229 Leipzig (Bürgerbahnhof Plagwitz) Why it matters Leipzig aims to become a Zero-Waste city by 2030; neighbourhood gardens turn waste prevention into hands-on care for food, soil, and community. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Hildegarten · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig / community volunteersgardencommunityworkshops
Repair & ReuseLeipzigMake and mend at Makerspace GohlisSelbermachen statt neu kaufen The Makerspace in Gohlis is a shared workshop in a former car dealership where Leipzig residents turn ideas into objects: with tools, machines, and neighbours who enjoy teaching. What is on offer - 3D printing, wood and textile work, ceramics, photo lab, welding, and more. - Workshops and courses to learn techniques and meet other makers. - Priority on reused and surplus materials; new purchases only when necessary. Open hours - Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-16:00 - Lindenthaler Str. 61-65, 04157 Leipzig Why it matters When households share heavy tools and skills, fewer rarely used machines are bought and discarded: repair and making stay local and joyful. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Makerspace Gohlis · Website: makerspace-leipzig.de · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mirmakerspaceskillstools
Repair & ReuseLeipzigAllerlei to go: reusable takeaway in LeipzigMehrweg statt Einweg beim Mitnehmen When hunger strikes on the go, single-use cups and boxes still dominate: yet one reusable cup can replace hundreds of disposables over its lifetime. Since January 2023, food businesses in Germany must fill customer-owned containers; larger venues often run deposit return systems. What the project does - Together with BUND Leipzig, Stadtreinigung supports cafés and food shops in the city centre, Georg-Schumann-Straße, and Mockau to set up reusable systems. - Customer awareness campaigns and a prize scheme highlight standout Mehrweg pilots. - Builds on Leipzig’s Zero-Waste strategy and the federal “Zukunftsfähige Innenstädte” programme. How you can act today - Bring a thermos mug and lunch box; ask venues to fill them. - Choose partners that display Mehrweg options; nominate engaged businesses for recognition. Why it matters Reusable takeaway cuts single-use mountains in busy shopping streets, one cup can replace hundreds of disposables. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Allerlei to go · Organisers: Stadtreinigung Leipzig & BUND Leipzig · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mirreusefoodlocal
Repair & ReuseLeipzigVisit Konzeptladen „Wiederschön“Leipzig’s circular department store pilot Stadtreinigung Leipzig and partners are building „Wiederschön“: a hub where reuse, workshops, and education meet shopping. The first Konzeptladen opened in May 2024 in the Höfe am Brühl as a stepping stone toward a larger second-life Kaufhaus. What you will find - Upcycled furniture, products from rescued polymers (3D-printed), tool-lending boxes, jewellery upcycling, and a growing shoe-repair corner - Events and repair workshops on circular living - Space for makers, craftspeople, and associations (funded pilot with reduced rent for partners) Visit - Konzeptladen Wiederschön, Höfe am Brühl, 1st floor (near Müller), Leipzig city centre - Full Kaufhaus location still in planning for Innenstadt, Mockau, or Georg-Schumann-Straße Why it matters A visible reuse shop normalises second-life shopping and gives makers a downtown stage for circular skills. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Unser Kaufhaus Wiederschön · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig & Aufbauwerk Region Leipzigcircularshopupcycling
CommunityLeipzigLearn waste avoidance with AG AbfallVolunteer ambassadors for a cleaner city AG Abfall is a group of Leipzig volunteers working on waste reduction, correct sorting, and mindful consumption: joy and practicality, not shame. What they offer - Instagram updates on clean-ups, climate events, and avoidance tips - Workshops including the „Verpackungsampel“: which packaging can be reused or recycled, and what must not go in the bio bin (including misleading „bio“ plastics) - „Einmal Ohne, Bitte“ support for shops helping customers bring reusable containers Their motto The best waste is the waste that never appears; what remains should flow back into the circular economy. Why it matters Volunteer ambassadors turn dry sorting rules into neighbour-to-neighbour habits people actually remember. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: AG Abfall · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mireducationvolunteersorting
CommunityLeipzigWednesday swap at Tauschladen TelemannstraßeWeitergeben statt wegwerfen In the Musikviertel, eight volunteers run a 25 m² neighbourhood exchange: bring well-kept clothes, books, toys, or homeware: leave with a new favourite without buying new. What to expect - Wednesdays 16:30-19:00 at Telemannstraße 3, 04107 Leipzig - Categories include clothing, shoes, bags, children’s toys, books, homeware, jewellery, baby items - Not accepted: bedding, underwear, socks, wool hats, electronics, furniture - You do not have to bring something to take something home Why it matters Born from neighbourhood initiative, the shop strengthens community while keeping usable goods in circulation: a low-barrier alternative to fast consumption. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Project page: Tauschladen Telemannstraße · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mirswapneighbourhoodfree
LeipzigThu, Jun 4Clothing repair workshop at WiederschönNeues Leben für alte Kleidung Learn to patch rips, sew buttons, and refresh garments you already own. Bring your own project; a small amount of practice material is available. When & where - Thursday 4 June 2026, 17:00-19:00 CEST - Konzeptladen Wiederschön, Höfe am Brühl, 1st floor (near Müller) Registration Places are limited: register via the organiser (see event page / Instagram). Confirm before travelling. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Termine · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig
LeipzigSun, Jun 14Ökofete 2026: Stadtreinigung standMitmachprogramm im Clara-Zetkin-Park Stadtreinigung invites you to games, advice, and conversations on waste prevention and city cleanliness: fun for all ages. When & where - Sunday 14 June 2026, 12:00-19:00 CEST - Clara-Zetkin-Park, Leipzig Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Termine · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig
LeipzigThu, Jun 18Clothing repair workshop: täglich rausgeputztHands-on mending with Stadtreinigung Same friendly repair format at the advising shop „täglich rausgeputzt“ on Markgrafenstraße. When & where - Thursday 18 June 2026, 16:00-18:00 CEST - Markgrafenstraße 5, Leipzig Registration Limited capacity: register via organiser links on the event page. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Termine
LeipzigSat, Sep 12Open day at Stadtreinigung Leipzig 2026Behind the scenes of waste, streets, and green care Tour vehicles and salt storage, enjoy stage programme, partner info stands, and family activities: ask questions about how the city stays clean. When & where - Saturday 12 September 2026, 11:00-16:00 CEST - Geithainer Straße 60, 04328 Leipzig Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing. Event page · Termine · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig
LeipzigDate TBDHildegarten open gardeningDrop-in community garden in Plagwitz Garden, learn, or relax in shared beds: workshops on permaculture and compost run through the season. When & where - April-October: Mon, Thu, Fri 16:00-19:00; Sat-Sun 13:00-19:00 - Röckener Str. 44, 04229 Leipzig Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this listing. Hildegarten project page · Mein Leipzig schon ich mir
LeipzigDate TBDMakerspace Gohlis open workshopShared tools and maker community Use wood, textile, ceramic, 3D-print, and other bays: beginners welcome; courses listed on the makerspace site. When & where - Tue-Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 10:00-16:00 - Lindenthaler Str. 61-65, 04157 Leipzig Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this listing. Makerspace project page · makerspace-leipzig.de