On July 1st 2018, about 20 people came together for the second GreenBuzz Berlin Sustainability Lab at CRCLR in Neukölln to jointly work on three challenges that have been proposed by active members of the GreenBuzz community in Berlin. Challenge 1 – Hydroponic Vertical Garden: There is a lot of bare walls in Berlin, 4 stories high, no windows, vast useless emptiness. Until now. Let us […]
On May 15th Greenbuzz Berlin hosted a panel discussion, The Sustainable Side of Technology at the Betahaus Café in Berlin. The discussion took a direction towards digitalization, the relations with broader economy and what are the key trends that are driving the technology industry to become more sustainable and this article aims to consolidate that discussion. The gender balanced panel was composed by Eric Albers, Elena […]
On March 3rd 2018, about 20 people met for the first GreenBuzz Berlin Sustainability Lab at Betahaus in Kreuzberg to work jointly on two challenges that have been proposed by active members of the GreenBuzz community in Berlin. Challenge 1 addressed the idea of creating a “drop-off hub” in Kreuzberg for online shoppers and local business with the goal to receive parcels with bicycles in […]
—– On our event, on Feb 14, we talked about minimalism —- Reflecting on my childhood the other day, I realized that most of my memories are related with toys that, in principle, were not traditional store-bought toys. Spending summers in a small village with my siblings and cousins I had the chance to enjoy the fresh air and the natural environment. One of the […]
GreenBuzz 5: Sustainable Fashion Stores in Berlin Many of us identify ourselves as people that care about sustainability and are concerned about the effect our consumption is having on our planet. However when talking about getting dressed style and affordability usually plays a major role. That a garment looks good, functions well, and has no negative impact is the goal we should all […]
Networking with a Twist brought sustainability professionals, project organisers and enthusiasts together to share collective knowledge regarding sustainability issues. Together, they outlined problems they felt existed in Berlin and local areas, identified current projects in Berlin, discussed changes they would like to see and offered solutions for individual behaviour change. Participants were encouraged to set themselves sustainability goals, connecting and collaborating with people who shared […]
On October 5, GreenBuzz Berlin organized ECO4CLIM17 in CRCLR. The first part of the event consisted of a panel discussion with experts on sustainability and entrepreneurship, who discussed how small companies and initiatives can tackle big climate problems. After it, the Climate Awards took place with the presentation of the projects of several preselected ecopreneurs and green SMEs presented their projects. Check the article about […]
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Worldwide, heat waves account for the deaths of 12,000 people per year while exposure to high levels of air pollution causes up to three million deaths per year. Many of these deaths occur in large urban cities as an increasing number of the earth’s population are choosing to live in urban rather than rural locations. The World Economic Forum (WEF) claims there is “One beautifully […]
GreenBuzz Berlin recently had the honour of organising and hosting the Ecopreneurs for the Climate 2017 (#ECO4CLIM17) event which took place on 5 October 2017 in Berlin, Germany. GreenBuzz member Ana Galán says that it was a “big success” as “we had an outstanding panel discussion with a lot of interesting questions from the audience as well as a high quality of applications. During the […]
As part of its electromobility scheme and its effort to get between 300,000 and 500,000 new electric vehicles on its roads the German government has introduced generous financial incentives to encourage buyers to purchase and use electric cars. The incentives were agreed by Chancellor Merkel in May 2015 and the scheme involves 600 million Euros (approx. $675 million) being set aside to pay purchasers of […]
Applications for the ENERGY GLOBE Award are now being accepted and will remain open until 21 November 2017. According to its website, “The objective of the ENERGY GLOBE Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for many environmental problems feasible solutions already exist.” The Award competition is open to any individual, private or public institution, company, NGO […]
India-based company Graviky Labs is actively contributing to a reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions by capturing carbon emissions from vehicles and exhausts before they are able to enter the earth’s atmosphere. The company has developed a new retrofit technology, known as KAALINK, which is currently designed to work on diesel generators, trucks, cars and motorbikes. Connected to the end of an exhaust pipe of […]
Ecopreneurs for the Climate 2017 – Apply & connect to make the world a better place GreenBuzz Berlin, together with its partners, are delighted to announce that they have the honour if organising the upcoming Ecopreneurs for the Climate (#ECO4CLIM17) event occurring in Berlin on Tuesday 5 October 2017. It forms part of the ‘Global Week of Green Business and the Climate Movement’ and will […]
Intro: Minimalism and books I have recently reduced my own book collection to three wine boxes. Two relocations and a world trip have made me kind of a minimalist. But suddenly I had nothing to read anymore. That was a good moment for me to check out sources of free books in Berlin. Read here which ways I found and how easy it is. Public book […]
This post is part of the on-going collaboration between S&S and GreenBuzz to promote increased dialogue between sustainability practitioners, academic experts, and the general public. GreenBuzz chapters in different cities coordinate on-the-ground events for a word-of-mouth driven community of professionals engaged in sustainability, bringing sustainability leaders together to connect with each other and to discuss specific sustainability topics. S&S will publish excerpts, summaries, and discussions […]
The Hack Turn your thumbs green and grow your own herbs. Growing a herb garden will not only decrease your carbon footprint but also improve the taste of your food. Rosemary, Thyme, Sage Basil, Chives, Mint, and Rosemary are some of the easiest herbs to grow, requiring minimal effort for a tasty and environmentally conscious lifestyle. Why is it green? According to the pre-Trump Environmental Protection […]
The hack It probably happens to all of us at a certain point in our lives: our clothes are either fallen to pieces, do not fit anymore or need slight changes. And the easiest option is to just toss them away and buy new ones from one of plenty cheap fast fashion brands. And then they break again in a short time or are “out […]
The Hack Coffee lovers unite! Whether is a special treat or a morning ritual, that “cappuccino to-go” has the potential to reduce landfill waste by the kilo while providing its usual dose of energy. Convenience is often the motivating factor when it comes to single-use containers. While late night falafels and morning croissants might be necessary for survival at one point or another, becoming conscious […]
The hack I used to have a plastic bag at home, containing… even more plastic bags. Do you recognise this? Although it is cheerful that supermarkets are reconsidering their strategy when it comes to plastic bags, the amount of bags for one time use is still outrageous. Of course shops have interest in creating opportunity for people to leave with more than expected. And it […]