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Food & GardenLeipzig

Garden together at the Hildegarten

A 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 volunteers
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Repair & ReuseLeipzig

Make and mend at Makerspace Gohlis

Selbermachen 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 mir
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Repair & ReuseLeipzig

Allerlei to go: reusable takeaway in Leipzig

Mehrweg 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 mir
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Repair & ReuseLeipzig

Visit 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 Leipzig
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Learn waste avoidance with AG Abfall

Volunteer 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 mir
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Wednesday swap at Tauschladen Telemannstraße

Weitergeben 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 mir
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Initiatives in Leipzig

LeipzigThu, Jun 4

Clothing repair workshop at Wiederschön

Neues 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
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