Energy
Getting energy a ‘real’ green electricity provider
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(0) no special tariff, (1) eco from the conventional provider, (2) eco from the local provider (3) with a pure green electricity provider
(0) no special tariff, (1) eco from the conventional provider, (2) eco from the local provider (3) with a pure green electricity provider
Most likely your events need electricity. Your country has most likely real green electricity providers, as they purchase or implement the appropriate capacities of green electricity for each customer. The other electricity providers only offer an electricity mix. The share of green electricity is sold more expensively as an eco-tariff to some customers, while the other customers theoretically only receive the shares of gas, coal, etc.
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Wind power / hydropower
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) all suitable areas or options
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) all suitable areas or options
Only a few if any events can implement wind power generation. However, those who can, should take the step.
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Let the light burn unnecessarily
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(0) happens constantly, (1) happens frequently, (2) happens rarely, (3) never happens
(0) happens constantly, (1) happens frequently, (2) happens rarely, (3) never happens
Modern lamps require little electricity, and yet it is worthwhile not to let them burn unnecessarily, for example when there is enough daylight.
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Housing, Buildings
Save water (showers)
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(0) long, hot and frequent shower, (1) shorter shower, (2) shorter with water saving showerhead, (3) shorter, with water saving showerhead and colder
(0) long, hot and frequent shower, (1) shorter shower, (2) shorter with water saving showerhead, (3) shorter, with water saving showerhead and colder
Few events offer showers. However, if they do: Long and hot showers mean water and energy consumption and ultimately high costs. The other effects are even more impressive in the network - or did you know that long showering can be responsible for refugees and the quality of life in Germany?
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We simply take a Spartaste when flushing the toilet for granted.
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Natural building materials and paints
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(0) not at all, (1) with less than half, (2) with more than half, (3) with everything
(0) not at all, (1) with less than half, (2) with more than half, (3) with everything
Building materials such as concrete, plaster, steel or even aluminum have a high ecological footprint and mean many greenhouse gases. The foamed insulation materials are also in the criticism. In addition, the negative consequences of conventional paints and adhesives are often unknown, which then lead to toxic exhaust gases in waste incineration plants due to ultimately ineffective filters. Natural building materials and colors are significantly more expensive, although the non-natural materials are often extremely expensive when it comes to disposal. So it is the good feeling, the better smell and the healthier building biology that make us do the right thing here.
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Intelligent ventilation
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the times in the heating season
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the times in the heating season
Intelligent ventilation does not mean too late and not too long. It is too late when we get tired when the air is used up, get a headache and the humidity becomes too high. It is too long when the air has already been replaced and is cool, but we also ventilate the materials (walls, furniture) even longer.
Heat ultimately means that things or air vibrate. When the air is exchanged, but the objects and walls are still vibrating, the fresh air is quickly heated. Even if the walls get cold, mold can form on them and we need expensive heating energy to make everything vibrate again.
By the way, CO2 measuring devices help to ventilate in time and not for too long. However, these should not be a useless gadget, but perhaps used for practice one after the other in the rooms and gladly lent. A nice game is the competition, how good the sense of the people in the room is to ventilate in time and not too long.
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Nutrition
Vegetarian alternatives
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(0) not at all, (1) to many meals, (2) to all meals, (3) more than one alternative
(0) not at all, (1) to many meals, (2) to all meals, (3) more than one alternative
Unlike the vegan diet, a vegetarian diet can also include milk, cheese or eggs. Vegetarian days are healthy, mean less animal husbandry and thus less consumption of land and water.
We Germans consume more than three times more animal products, which according to the EAT-Lancet Commission would be healthy for us and the planet.
Events should offer vegan alternatives, also like to inform about the advantages and find out in dialogue with the visitors what is well received and what is not. A real paternalism will not work - rather the feeling of pride, at least partly doing something better. We don't have to become vegans or vegetarians right away, but maybe just flexitarians.
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Organic food
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the products also available as organic
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the products also available as organic
Organic is extremely important for biodiversity. We have the greatest species extinction since the extinction of the dinosaurs and the consequences are greater than those of climate change. Pesticides and mineral fertilizers endanger our future. In addition, soils from organic farming usually store more carbon and thus help against the climate catastrophe.
The counter-argument is often that the yields in organic farming are lower than in industrial agriculture and therefore more forests have to be cut down. This is true, for example, with cereals that are not unrestrictedly healthy. But if we eat less meat, waste less food and eat more healthy legumes, we have plenty of additional space available and can feed the entire world organically and even plant a little more forest.
Organic is more expensive. But on the one hand, many costs can be saved by less meat and on the other hand, it can be bought and cooked intelligently …. Of course, it is also to be questioned whether there must be such a low livelihood at all - environmental policy is also social policy.
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Legumes
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the otherwise mostly cereal products
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% of the otherwise mostly cereal products
Legumes are not only an alternative source of vegetable proter to animal products, but also extremely important for world nutrition. They bind nitrogen from the air in the soil and can achieve just as high yields in organic farming as in industrial agriculture. So we have to cut down fewer forests.
In addition, legumes are healthier than cereals. Harari describes in his bestseller "Sapiens" how we could probably get much older if we didn't eat so much cereal products.
After all, legumes are important for bees and biodiversity. Lupine, for example, also grows in northern Germany and can be used for meat substitutes, yogurt, coffee substitutes, ice cream or even noodles.
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Tap water
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% instead of purchased mineral water or soft drinks
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) 100% instead of purchased mineral water or soft drinks
Fortunately, tap water has long been a trend. There are drinking water dispensers in schools and the students have their drinking bottles with them, and managers also bring their drinking bottles to workshops. Many children do not even get used to the unhealthy sugar drinks.
Tap water is more strictly controlled than bottled drinks and saves a lot of energy and packaging.
Outdoor events need to be aware of the water hoses that have to meet the standards for drinking water.
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Avoidance of food waste
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(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) I save or avoid 100% of the food to be thrown away
(0) not at all, (1) less than 50%, (2) more than 50%, (3) I save or avoid 100% of the food to be thrown away
Food is wasted from the field to the factories and transport routes to the throw away by us, the restaurants and the supermarkets. This ultimately means that more areas are needed for cultivation and thus forests are cut down and biodiversity is endangered with sprays and fertilizers.
We can save specifically rescued food (e.g. too small or wrinkled goods) and also donate leftover food in many places, e.g. to the food banks.
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Mobility
Guest’s waiver of travel with their own car/motorcycle
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(0) no measures, (1) visible information, (2) advertising for waiver, shuttle service, (3) concrete benefits
(0) no measures, (1) visible information, (2) advertising for waiver, shuttle service, (3) concrete benefits
Guests can be encouraged to arrive without a car. Already on the website, guest companies and organizers can advertise it, show public transport, make combined offers, offer a shuttle service to the train station, etc.
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Garbage
Separate garbage consistently
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) mostly, (3) always
Consistently separating waste, including green waste, glass and paper, is not as self-evident as can be assumed. Many make little effort here and don't really know what belongs in which bin. The residual waste bin also costs the public sector a lot of money, while the recyclable and green waste bin are free of charge. But also special waste, such as batteries, incandescent lamps, electrical appliances, etc. must be disposed of properly.
Events can place separating waste bins with information signs everywhere. In general, it is also possible that a sign indicates that the cleaners take over the separation for the guests. But better, the visitors can do that.
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Paperless office/media
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all only digital.
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all only digital.
Saving paper helps to protect forests - recycling paper also ultimately means more demand for fresh pulp from trees.
We don't even need to print many things in the first place, but can save them on devices that we already have. For internal processes but also for dialogue with customers, digital forms should continue to prevail.
So the exhibitors etc. are welcome to ask if they need a paper version of the invoice.
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Reusable
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(0) not at all, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) often, (2) mostly, (3) always
For events it makes perfect sence to use reusable glasses and dishes. Pant on glasses and dishes combined with mobile dishwashers for rent are a solution.
After unpacked and for drinks after the tap water, the best thing we can do is to buy our food in reusable containers. Also ask whether the containers are transported for example empty throughout Germany, or whether North German beer flows into the empty bottle of Bavarian beer and vice versa. Next question, what energy and water does it cost to clean the containers. Composite packaging or cans that are easy to recycle are the better alternative according to some studies. However, in such studies, it is necessary to look closely at what is being compared. Ultimately, it is important to close regional cycles.
Next question, whether the containers should be made of glass or plastic - glass is recycled more often, plastic is lighter and means less energy during transport.
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Flea markets, repair cafes, classified ads instead of throwing away
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
Many things after an event are actually thrown away, although others could still do something with it. It is more convenient for us not to repair it than to have a stand at the flea market or to have to send it for little money. But the good feeling of doing the right thing motivates.
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Garbage collection campaigns
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many, (3) systematically throughout the year
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many, (3) systematically throughout the year
Garbage collection as an event also for the clubs with subsequent meeting, possibly sponsored by the local economy, helps to get nature clean and to raise awareness. Events can be organizers or sponsors. Plogging is also very popular - the combination of jogging and garbage collection.
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Land use
Renaturation
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) most, (3) all
In many places, moors, streams, etc. have been lost with the settlement and intensification of agriculture. Renaturalizing this often means an enormous gain for biodiversity, climate and also flood protection.
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Social
Crafts from the region
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) mostly, (3) always
This is about living and working in the region, about strengthening the community. The birdhouse from a social workshop or the PV system from the electrician on site (if he has further training). The award criteria of the municipalities must of course be legally secure.
If the work is good, a discreet advertising sign can also draw attention to the craft business in return.
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Volunteering
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) much, (3) maximum
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) much, (3) maximum
Volunteering, whether at the fire brigade, in the sports club or the help in the neighborhood, is enormously important for togetherness and society. An event can organize volunteering.
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Social department stores
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(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) support a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) support a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Social department stores are usually organized as a private sector or as an association. An event can support them with material and financial resources.
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Cultural promotion
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(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Cultural promotion can take place in all facets - from young people who make music to exhibitions to the care of traditional festivals.
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Nature experience opportunities
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(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
(0) not at all, (1) promote some, (2) promote a lot, (3) maximum each measured by what is basically conceivable.
Educational trails, information boards, exhibitions, excursions, etc., if necessary also together with schools and nature conservation organizations.
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Clothes
Organic cotton/ linen/ hemp/ wood fiber/ certified virgin wool
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many things, (3) everything
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many things, (3) everything
Globally, conventional cotton is an environmental problem due to the use of sprays and the high water consumption. In addition, the textile factories poison entire rivers and exploit people during conventional dyeing.
In addition to ecological cotton, there are other natural fibers with sometimes much less damage to the environment.
In the case of virgin wool, attention must be paid to the certification, which excludes animal suffering.
By the way, there is now also outdoor clothing made of densely woven organic cotton as an alternative to the plastic fibers. Plastic fibers always allow microplastics to enter the wastewater during washing and microplastics in the environment may lead to multi-resistant super germs - a long history.
With the points for clothing, if you do not buy conventional cotton, but sometimes choose recycled and sometimes organic cotton, you can give a full 3 points for both.
By the way, organic is also possible with curtains, tablecloths and bed linen!!!
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Recycled cotton
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(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many things, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) some, (2) many things, (3) basically
This is about workwear or, for example, in the event sector clothing with advertising. Even large, conventional clothing stores sometimes take back old clothes and promise to produce new yarns from them. Often the problem is the quality of short-lived clothing, which is then difficult to recycle and yet ends up in the waste incineration plant or on the dump in developing countries.
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Renunciation of leather
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
This is about workwear or, for example, in the tourism sector clothing with advertising. Vegan shoes and belts are no longer distinguishable from their leather variants. And who pays attention to the fact that the tanning processes do not allow heavy metals to enter the environment or that the leather is certified accordingly?
We should be careful with some plastics, such as PVC with plasticizers, which are also not good for the environment.
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Other Consumption
Repairing instead of buying new
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
Unfortunately, many devices can no longer be repaired at all, for example if the control unit breaks down from the washing machine and costs more than a new washing machine. And yet there are workshops that also repair mobile phones, washing machines, lawn mowers, etc. - and even if it is as expensive as a new device, it is the good feeling of having done something for a better world again.
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Events
Limitation of noise
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
If possible limit the noice emissions from you event
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Environment and social as a topic
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(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
(0) not at all, (1) sometimes, (2) often, (3) basically
The protection of the environment as well as social topics can be a theme of an event.
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