Join GreenUp’s Jeanine and Nicole for a talk about plants, sustainability and biodiversity. How can you bring ecosystem awareness into your home with houseplants? What is there to consider when creating your own urban jungle? GreenUp's Plant Talk is part of the Sustainability Week of the University of Basel. More information can be found on […]
Spring 2022 is fast approaching and it’s time to get out and bring more green into our lives. A very easy and cheap way is by swapping your plants, seedlings and the stories that go with them in your city. GreenUp is honored to partner with the Sustainability Week of the University of Basel, where […]
Like the nerves of a leaf, we are all connected and can accomplish so much more when we work together! Let’s start 2022 right, let’s meet online for an interactive exchange with different groups and people working on sustainability, to take advantage of synergies and create concrete projects.
How can one succeed in making one's lifestyle more climate-friendly step by step and with an increase in quality of life? Author Mathias Plüss gives encouragement and tips for an uncomplicated and effective approach to such a project. Mathias PlüssMathias Plüss is a freelance journalist who works primarily for DAS MAGAZIN. In 2020 he published […]
Whether you have a green thumb or are plant killer: exchange your plants and seedlings, but also (native) seeds with GreenUp! Join us at Kulturpark in Zurich West on Saturday 30th of April for a fun plant-swap afternoon, we have 4 interactive stations designed for you: Tips & Tricks and knowledge about Urban Gardening & […]
So what exactly is behind the ZeroWaste concept? After an overview of the situation in Switzerland with regard to waste, resources and wastage, Flavia Müller from ZeroWaste Basel gives practical and concrete advice on how to reduce the ecological footprint. Flavia MüllerAs a photographer and editor, Flavia Müller works closely with NGOs and non-profit companies. […]
How to start and grow your proper urban garden. What you can use and in what way. The story behind the plant you can swap and the possibility to hear all the tricks from the experts that come for a talk. That’s our Plant and seeds swap! Program: 9:30-10:00: Welcome 10:00-11:00: Plant swap 11:00-11:45: Expert […]
We are also present in Romandie! Do you want to find out more about your favorite plant? Join us at this alternative Café to swap or take plants and seeds and learn all about our green friends! Plant swapping is an environmental friendly, easy and cheap way to bring more greens into your home. We […]
During 20 years spent in the service of socio-cultural, environmental and humanitarian NGOs, Jérémie Pichon made the sad observation of a system based on overconsumption, devastating for humans and his environment. In 2014, they decided to embark on a Zero Waste challenge as a family. In three years, they went from 390 KG of waste […]
What do mobility and quality of life have to do with each other? What goals is the Canton of Basel-Stadt pursuing in terms of transport? What projects are on the agenda? And why does sustainable mobility need some marketing in addition to a good infrastructure? Martin Dolleschel gives an insight into the mobility strategy of […]
At GreenHub Davos we planted seeds that are now being turned into seedlings! Do you have any as well? At the market you can exchange plants, seedlings and (organic) seeds, but of course also buy them, as well as materials such as our own (compost) soil. And you can get inspired about urban gardening and […]
Zero Waste with GreenUp: Bring and Fetch Day: share and reuse great and well-preserved items. On this topic, GreenUp is on site with a Zero Waste corner. You can get inspired with all kinds of cool products and examples around a low-waste lifestyle. There are tips on how to reduce waste in general and in […]