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Commission Fairmined jewellery with local goldsmiths
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Ask your jeweller for metal with a fair mine story Fairever in Leipzig supplies Fairmined and Fairtrade gold and silver to goldsmiths and makers across Europe. Premiums flow back to artisanal mining communities for schools, safer chemicals, and restoration. Other seals (Green Gold, Auropelli, LBMA Responsible Sourcing) exist — ask what each certificate actually covers, then choose craft over anonymous bars. What you can do - Commission a ring, repair, or remake and ask your local goldsmith to order Fairmined or Fairtrade half-products via Fairever - Browse the Fairmined supplier page for Fairever for alloys and casting grain - Read Fairtrade Deutschland’s gold background before you shop How it works Makers order certified grain, wire, or sheet. Independent audits check labour, mercury-free methods, and premium payments. Your piece carries a traceable chain instead of anonymous scrap-mix metal. Why it matters Jewellery can celebrate love without funding conflict or poisoned rivers — when neighbours and makers pull the same fair supply. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Fairever · Fairmined — Fairever · Fairtrade Gold background.
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Support Fairmined Credits for Corazones de Oro
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Fund inclusion in Pacarní with one gram of impact Fairever offers Fairmined Credits: each credit stands for one gram of responsibly mined gold from Iquira, Colombia. The physical gold stays in the local market; the credit pays extra impact. Most of the price supports Corazones de Oro, an inclusion project for children and youth with special needs in Pacarní, with a share for the Alliance for Responsible Mining. What you can do - Buy a Fairmined Credit on the Fairever site (Corazones de Oro section) - Share the project with a makers’ group or repair café that wants a solidarity action without shipping gold - Follow Alliance for Responsible Mining for more ASM community programmes How it works Credits separate metal trade from social impact funding. Miners sell gold locally; buyers fund verified community work and ARM’s standards work. Why it matters Solidarity can travel farther than a parcel — one credit ties European makers to a named Colombian community project. Source & repost Shared here so you can get inspired or find action already happening near you. Solarpunker does not own or organise it. Source: Fairever — Corazones de Oro / Fairmined Credits · Alliance for Responsible Mining. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Fairmined ingot and nugget.
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Wednesday swap at Tauschladen Telemannstraße
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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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Swap and upcycle at inab’s Westend hub
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Give items a second life before the bin At inab (Jugend, Bildung und Beruf) in Leipzig’s Westend, circular economy is everyday practice: a Tauschladen for clothing and household goods, plus a Solidarische Recyclingstation for wood, metal, lamps, and small furniture. What you can do Tauschladen - Mon-Fri 9:00-11:30 and 12:30-16:00 (closed last Friday of the month) - Clothing, shoes, toys, books, small appliances - Up to five items can be taken without swapping; on-site repair and laundry prep for textiles Solidarische Recyclingstation - Mon-Fri 13:00-16:00: email photos and a phone number before bringing bulky material - Accepts: wood offcuts, pallets, lamps, small furniture, small electrics - Not accepted: white goods, large sofas, sanitary fittings Access note Take-away from the recycling station may require proof of Leipzig-Pass, ALG II, social assistance, child benefit, or housing benefit: see the project page. Why it matters Neighbourhood swap and recycling stations keep usable goods and materials local instead of in bulk waste streams. 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: inab · Address: Weißenfelser Str. 71, 04229 Leipzig · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir
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Allerlei to go: reusable takeaway in Leipzig
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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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Book „SOS Umwelt“ for your school
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Kleine Schritte, große Wirkung: on stage „SOS Umwelt“ is a children’s musical (ages 6-11) developed for „Mein Leipzig schon ich mir“. Tom Dewulf (writer, actor, singer) and Carolin Hesse (costumes, set) take pupils on a mission at the „Weltretter-Schule“ to pass their final exam in Abfall: through songs, interaction, and memorable mnemonics. What you can do - Book the musical for primary schools, after-school care, and project days across Saxony (pricing via ARTO Entertainment) - Waste hierarchy themes covered playfully: avoidance, reuse, repair, recycling, upcycling, second-hand, and Mehrweg Why it matters Songs and stage play lodge waste hierarchy facts in children's memory better than another slide deck. 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: Kinder-Musical SOS Umwelt · Booking: ARTO Entertainment · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir · Co-financed by the Saxon state budget
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Advocate for a local repair bonus
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Repair before replace: with public support From May 2022, Stadtreinigung Leipzig and SMEKUL (Saxony’s environment ministry) ran a pilot Leipziger Reparaturbonus: residents received support to choose repair over new purchase. Evaluation: 682 products repaired; about 40% of participants said the bonus motivated them to repair. What you can do elsewhere - Map repair cafés and trusted craftspeople in your city. - Ask local government for voucher schemes like Saxony's follow-up statewide repair bonus. - Share success stories so repair stays visible in policy debates. Why it matters Small public subsidies tip the balance toward repair, the Leipzig pilot showed vouchers can motivate real fixes. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this overview for local discovery. The Leipzig pilot has ended; Saxony is implementing a statewide scheme. Project page: Leipziger Reparaturbonus · Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig & SMEKUL
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Learn waste avoidance with AG Abfall
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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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Visit Konzeptladen „Wiederschön“
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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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Garden together at the Hildegarten
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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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Make and mend at Makerspace Gohlis
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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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Organise a neighbourhood swap week
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Tauschen statt wegwerfen: at city scale Stadtreinigung Leipzig’s Tauschmarkt during European Waste Prevention Week shows how a temporary swap hub can move thousands of items to new homes. The 2023 edition welcomed 1,130 visitors; the 2022 Stadtbüro pilot reached 2,400 over six days with goods collected via Wertstoffhöfe. How to adapt the model - Partner with your municipal waste service or a community centre for drop-off and sorting. - Invite residents to bring clean textiles, toys, books, kitchenware, and small furniture. - Add info corners on circular living: swaps work best as social events, not silent warehouses. Ongoing swaps in Leipzig See the project pages for permanent Tauschmarkt locations linked from Tauschmarkt 2023 and Tauschmarkt im Stadtbüro. Why it matters Large-scale swap hubs prove that giving goods a second home can move thousands of items in one joyful week. Source & repost Solarpunker reposts this pattern for local discovery. Programme: Mein Leipzig schon ich mir: Projekte · Organiser: Stadtreinigung Leipzig
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