New ideas this month
#RespektTaube
Siehst Du mich? Dein Blick verändert ihr Leben. Tauben sind sehr standort gebunden. Sie kehren immer wieder an ihren Wohnort zurück. Was ist die Lösung? Tauben brauchen ein zu Hause! Und die einzig effektive Möglichkeit die Tauben Population zu regulieren, ist der Eiertausch! Das gelingt nur, mit festen, überwachten Brutplätzen. Daher brauchen wir dringen Taubenhäuser in Frankfurt. Denn nur so kriegen wir es hin das Menschen und Tiere gut miteinander leben können.
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
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.
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.
Zerowaste Frankfurt
Der Zero Waste Guide für Frankurt: Abfall reduzieren heißt Klima schützen. Kampagne: Gemeinsam mit allen Menschen in Frankfurt wollen wir den Restmüll pro Kopf und Jahr von derzeit 205 kg auf 120 kg reduzieren. Was ist Zero Waste? Frankfurt möchte, als eine der ersten Städte Deutschlands, Zero Waste City werden. Was genau bedeutet das? Wirklich gar kein Abfall mehr? Zero Waste meint „keine Verschwendung“. Und damit weniger Müll. Genau dies ist das Ziel unserer groß angelegten Dafür gibt es viele interessante und motivierende Aktionen und Angebote. Wir möchten dich zum Mitmachen ermutigen. Denn: Sich gemeinsam gegen Verschwendung und für den Erhalt von Rohstoffen einzusetzen, macht Spaß und ist ganz einfach im Alltag möglich. Privat genauso wie im Job. Zero Waste Initiativen & Projekte in und um Frankfurt https://zerowaste-ffm.de/initiativenprojekte/ © Umweltamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main 2026
Try cloth nappies: a proven Kiel pilot pattern
Sauber gewickelt: weniger Restabfall A child uses roughly 6,000 disposable nappies before potty training, about one tonne of waste. From 2022-2024 Kiel subsidised cloth nappy starter kits (up to €200); 496 households joined and saved an estimated 80 tonnes of residual waste per year. Why it matters The Kiel pilot showed hundreds of families can divert tonnes of nappy waste when cloth is affordable and supported.
Clothes swap party in your Kiez in Frankfurt
Clothes swap party in your Kiez in Frankfurt Host an afternoon clothes exchange in a park or courtyard: bring what you do not wear, leave with something new-to-you, good music optional in Frankfurt. What you can do - Set up rails and mirrors; welcome first-timers with a simple “take one, leave one” rule - Partner with Greenpeace Frankfurt Makesomething or join Frankfurter Wandeltage formats - Document sizes and categories so the swap stays fun, not chaotic Why it matters Still-wearable textiles too often burn; swapping keeps joy in fashion while keeping tonnes out of incineration.
Reusable cup & takeaway box network in Frankfurt
Reusable cup & takeaway box network in Frankfurt Map cafés and kiosks that lend reusable cups and takeaway boxes along the river and main streets, one returnable cup beats a mountain of single-use in Frankfurt. What you can do - Use #MainMehrweg and #MainBecher to find participating venues - Return cups to any partner point, not only where you borrowed - Encourage local businesses to join the pool if they are not listed yet Why it matters Reuse systems only work when enough people return, neighbourhood champions keep the loop spinning.New initiatives this month
Pelgu Community Garden
Tallinn’s largest contemporary urban garden Built in spring 2024 as an extension of a five-year neighbourhood garden, Pelguaed offers raised beds, allotment plots, a modern greenhouse, fruit trees, and shared maintenance, plus room for community events and outdoor lessons. When & where - Corner of Kolde pst and Ehte tn, North Tallinn (Pelgulinna / Putukaväil) - Seasonal gardening and events, contact MTÜ Pelguaed for current open times How to join - Email your interest to the organisers; priority for North Tallinn residents (Sitsi, Pelgulinna, Pelguranna) when demand is high. - Review the common rules on the Pelguaed page before applying. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Pelgu Community Garden · Strategy context: Green transformationUrban gardening mentor network
Learn from experienced garden leaders Tallinn’s allotment-garden project ran mentoring for community-garden activists and a workshop series on urban gardening, ask current garden hosts about ongoing peer support. When & where - City-wide; start via Pelgu Community Garden or your district garden contact - Workshop dates vary, ask organisers for the next mentor session (map pin is city centre) Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Pelguaed allotment programme · Strategy: Green transformation, urban landscapeFind a community garden in your district
At least one garden per city district Browse the municipal list of kogukonnaaiad, each with its own character, and contact coordinators to volunteer or claim a bed. When & where - Gardens across all Tallinn districts (see city map/list) - Hours vary by garden, contact your district coordinator before visiting (map pin is city centre) Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Programme overview linked from Pelgu Community Garden · Tallinn 2035 strategyOutdoor lessons at Pelgu garden
Schools and NGOs welcome Pelgu Community Garden hosts outdoor education and community events, coordinate with MTÜ Pelguaed for class visits and seasonal workshops. When & where - Kolde pst / Ehte tn, North Tallinn - Book group visits ahead, seasonal workshops on organiser calendar Registration - Email organisers via contact details on the Pelguaed page; book ahead for groups. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Pelgu Community Garden, education · Project background: Pelguaed allotment programmeHalle 2 Pasing: shop & donate in Munich
Halle 2 Pasing: shop & donate in Munich Browse rescued homeware, media, sports equipment, and oddities; donate items still good enough for friends in Munich. When & where - Mon 14:00-18:00; Tue-Fri 10:00-18:00; Sat 09:00-14:00 - Peter-Anders-Straße 15, 81245 Munich-Pasing Donations Drop-off on west side during opening hours; not a mini-Wertstoffhof, reject items go to a Wertstoffhof. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Venue page: Halle 2 Details checked: 2026-09-19.Halle 2 monthly auction in Munich
Halle 2 monthly auction in Munich Preview pieces online or in-store the week before; live bidding from 11:00 in Munich. When & where - Saturday 6 June 2026: from 11:00 CEST - Halle 2, Peter-Anders-Straße 15, Munich-Pasing 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: Halle 2: Versteigerungen Details checked: 2026-09-19.Nachbarschaftstag Schwabing-West in Munich
Nachbarschaftstag Schwabing-West in Munich Bring household bulky waste, small electrics, and up to two bags of textiles between 09:00 and 14:00 in Munich. 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 2026 Details checked: 2026-09-19.Nachbarschaftstag Prinz-Eugen-Park in Munich
Nachbarschaftstag Prinz-Eugen-Park in Munich Same acceptance rules as other Nachbarschaftstage; good items may reach Halle 2 via on-site swap in Munich. When & where - Saturday 27 June 2026, 09:00-14:00 CEST - Eugen-Jochum-Straße, Prinz-Eugen-Park, Munich Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this event listing for local discovery. Project page: Nachbarschaftstage 2026 Details checked: 2026-09-19.Ideas that became initiatives
Neighbors who turned a shared idea into a gathering you can join.
