Campaign Month "Mighty May"

Do you have any pairs of old or worn-out jeans in your closet that you would like to get rid of in a good way?

Bring your old jeans to the collection point to be set up at the University Main Building during Mighty May, thus making your own personal statement on fiber-to-fiber recycling.

Recycling conserves resources and supports circular economy, and recycling denim fabric can cut the amount of water used and CO2 emissions generated up to two thirds.
Afterward Team N (N for “Nachhaltigkeit” or “sustainability”) will take the collected jeans to a recycling station.

When? From May 1 to May 31, 2024
Where? University of Bonn Infopunkt (An der Schloßkirche, 53113 Bonn)
Important note: Minimum 95% cotton required!

The Green Office has set a time for the next meeting of the Sustainability Network on May 6, 2024 at 4:30 pm, via Zoom.

This time the central topic is “Raising Climate Awareness—The Role of Psychology in Communicating the Climate”. A fascinating introductory presentation will then segue into an open discussion forum.
 
If you are interested in joining us the next meeting, or receiving regular information about the network, just send a brief email to greenoffice@uni-bonn.de.
The Green Office will then gladly add you to the mailing list.

You are cordially invited to attend the third-ever Sustainability Day on Poppelsdorf Campus.

Again this year, visitors can expect stands from various sustainability groups around the University, as well as hands-on activities, sweepstakes, and delicious food courtesy of the Studierendenwerk’s food truck.
 
As examples: the Department of Chemistry will be demonstrating how solar cells can be constructed from household materials; the stand for the Agroecology and Organic Farming Group will let visitors watch honey bees hard at work; while the Environmental Department at the General Students’ Committee (AStA) will be showing how to make your own oat milk.
 
When? May 7, 2024 from 12 noon to 6 pm
Where? Poppelsdorf Campus (in front of the MNL library)
 

#worldbeeday

The United Nations proclaims one day out of each year “World Bee Day”, pointing out how important bees are for our ecosystem. Bees pollinate plants, promoting the growth of flowers and fruits. Other important pollinators too are celebrated on World Bee Day, besides bees.
Watch our social media @nachhaltige_unibonn for a little upcoming promotion for World Bee Day.

Starting out the day the fair trade way!

A fairtrade breakfast recipe will be posted on the Instagram channels @nachhaltige_unibonn and @fairtrade_bonn on May 27 as part of the Fairtrade campaign #FairInDenTag. You will really love these pancakes, while learning more about the “Fairtrade University of Bonn”.

Come out to the big Swap event at the CAMPO cafeteria to exchange your old stuff for clothes, books, games and much more! 

The University of Bonn Green Office is already organizing the next big Swap-Your-Stuff event, in partnership with the Studierendenwerk. Clothes, board games, household items, books and many other things will be finding a new owner at the event.
 
FEMNET e.V. and the AStA will also be on hand with information stands. Small snacks will also be provided. 
 
When? On May 29, 2024, bring your donations from 4:30 pm to 5 pm, followed by the Swap Meet between 5 pm and 9 pm
Where? CAMPO Mensa (cafeteria) Poppelsdorf