People – Active projects Archives | GreenUp https://green-up.ch/project_category/people-active/ Inspire, collaborate, empower for a life in which "less is more" in Switzerland Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:53:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://green-up.ch/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Logo_GreenUP_white_bkg-32x32.jpg People – Active projects Archives | GreenUp https://green-up.ch/project_category/people-active/ 32 32 GreenShare + GreenHubDavos Swap https://green-up.ch/project/greenshare/ https://green-up.ch/project/greenshare/#respond Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:34:12 +0000 https://green-up.ch/?post_type=project&p=17289 The post GreenShare + GreenHubDavos Swap appeared first on GreenUp.

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GreenUp-Project since May 2022

Davos GreenShare

With the residents of Davos, we share objects/resources from the WEF Annual Meeting and throughout the entire year from Kelly Transports and privates.

This way, we avoid waste and conserve valuable resources. Only during the WEF-week over the past years over 8000 items were saved, and are being reused locally by around a 1000 local families and organisations. With that we avoided CO2 greenhouse gasses! The equivalent of 37’000kg. 

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Buy preloved – furniture with GreenShare, and clothes, smaller items in the Green Hub Davos! 

GreenShare

We have different preloved items that you can reserve and give a new home.

How does it work?

1.
Browse & Reserve
Explore the store below, add your favorite items to your shopping basket, and complete the checkout process to reserve them.

2.
Fair Donation Pricing
All items are listed at 0.– CHF, we kindly ask you to donate what it is worth to you once reserved.

3.
Equitable Distribution
We review all reservations to ensure items are shared fairly among everyone.

4.
Confirmation & Pick-Up arrangement
Once your reservation is approved, we’ll contact you to arrange a pick-up date and provide a donation link.

5.
Bring Them Home
Collect your items, make your donation, and give these preloved treasures a second chance to shine! ♥

Green Hub Davos

The GreenHubDavos’ swap-shop is open 3x per week. Our address: Promenade 87. 
Tue – 13.30 – 15.30
Wed – 09.00 – 11.00
Thu –  16.00 – 18.00

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Since December 2021 

Green-to-Green

The first private organic waste collection project of its kind in Davos. In this project is organic waste is separated, collected and then used to produce biogas and ultimately to generate electricity.

The project run a succesful pilot from December 2021-2023 with the Biogas Plant Davos and Guyan+Co AG Davos with currently 90 households. Now we are ready to scale up the project. 

Clothing Loop

The pilot

In December 2021 we started the pilot with Guyan and Co. in the Bunda-quartier. The project was discussed at the General Assembly and a suitable location was found to place containers. GreenUp created information flyers as well as posters and instructions for all households. 

It took about a year for the trash to only contain the items that are allowed, and not other items such as plastic bags or wood. 

The good thing of a Biogas-plant is that one can even process cooked food, plus more types of food-remains. Whereas with a compost-solution it is more restricted, but one creates super-healthy soil (if done well) which is what our soils much need. 

The project continues to run and once per year we make up the balance and see what points for improvement there are. 

About this Project 

Organic waste is a resource and does not belong in a waste bin. This is what motivates us from the non-profit GreenUp to encourage people to use their waste into compost, or for larger groups, to turn it into energy.

A succesful pilot with the Biogas Plant can now be scaled-up and we are very happy to welcome a selected number of new partners in 2 phases:

PHASE 1: Until mid-2024 extend the pilot as to comprise 3-4 partners, including one private property.
PHASE 2: From mid-2024 onward open up to more partners in Davos.

 

The partnership

Participating households have the opportunity to deposit their organic waste in a dedicated container located in an enclosed space. The container is regularly taken by Toni from the Duchli Ranch to the Biogas plant for emptying, when needed, and then returned empty.

 

Win – win situation

Why partner up with GreenUp and join “Green-to-Green”?

  • Economic aspect – the waste in the blue regular garbage bags could be reduced up to 40%
  • Ecological aspect – biological waste will not go to the incinerator, which reduces CO2 production, yet creates green energy.
  • Local aspect – through your participation you will support a local sustainability project that is enhancing circularity and tangible changes in Davos.

 

 

Requirements

  • A contactperson for Toni, who is responsible for keeping an overview of the process, call Toni when a container is full. This could be a facility manager or another person.
  • A location which can be closed off and fits 1,  ideally 2 containers
  • A signed partnership with GreenUp
  • Ensure all households actively sign-up for the project and understand the guidelines.
  • GreenUp provides all necessary tools and information.

GreenUp Partnership

  • We propose a partnership with a starter contribution and then an annual fee for keeping the project alive.
  • Take-In and creating setup
    Inform and support households about proper use
  • Pick up whenever needed, on average 2-4x a month
  • Information website for participants 

The exact costs we are still figuring out, we are happy to discuss those at a first meetup.

Useful information 

  • Each household should have their own small  small container biological waste in their household. This small containers are not provided. 
  • Two big containers that provided from us should be filled one after other. Not both in once.
  • If one container is full, the authorized person always calls the day before to take it away. 


FAQ

  • Can people put their biodegradable plastic bags in the container? yes
    • Are household-containers provided? No, for inspiration however, see here 

    • Can I be part of the project if I am from a private household? We will do a first pilot now with a complex of more private households. We plan to scale up the options over the coming years. 

    From Green Waste to Green Energy: the process

    The system is capable of producing a maximum of 800,000 kWh of OEKO electricity per year at full operation. This capacity can supply energy to up to 150 households. Biogas stands out among renewable energies due to its versatility. It can be easily, cleanly, and decentralizedly produced from organic waste and integrated into supply networks in the form of electricity, heat, or, after appropriate processing, biomethane. This flexibility allows biogas to be used as an energy source adaptable to both space and time.

    Organic substrates are stored in a silo and a receiving pit. From there, the mixture is transported or pumped to a fermenter, where it undergoes fermentation with constant stirring. During this process, biogas is produced and collected under the flexible tent roofs of the biogas station. Subsequently, the gas drives an on-site decentralized generator, where it is converted into electricity and heat. Alternatively, biogas can be decarbonized in a processing plant and injected into the natural gas network as biomethane.

    For users

    If your house is part of a Green-to-Green partnership, please before you begin with sorting your bio waste. Check out the information below and take our quiz to ensire, we can process your waste best and cleanest. For any questions you can contact davos@green-up.ch or pass by in the GreenHubDavos. 

    Take our Bio-Waste Quiz!

    Our Partners

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    ]]>     https://green-up.ch/project/green2green/feed/ 0     Swap Ticino – Clothing Loop https://green-up.ch/project/swap-fashion-loop/ https://green-up.ch/project/swap-fashion-loop/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:08:05 +0000 https://green-up.ch/?post_type=project&p=5885 The post Swap Ticino – Clothing Loop appeared first on GreenUp.

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    Since January 2022 

    Swap Ticino!

    Since 2022 GreenUp has been experimenting with the idea of building Clothing Loops as an answer to Fast Fashion: rings of people in a city or neighbourhood constantly exchanging clothes. In the Ticino region we started in 2023 with public exchanges and in 2024 we launched ‘Swap Ticino’: a series of action-oriented events in various cities to promote slow fashion, a fun and educational way to start taking action against fast fashion.

    Clothing Loop

    Swap Ticino: Together with Fashion Revolution Switzerland Ticino, in 2025 we plan to run 5 events in 5 cities, create beautiful awareness campaigns with know-how and tips, educational videos and make sure that at the end of the year over 200 people are continuously exchanging clothes by creating ‘clothing loops’.

    By taking clothes out of our wardrobes and sharing them with others, we not only build community, we save millions of litres of water, thousands of kilograms of CO2 and give people with less economic possibilities the chance to get good clothes for free.

    The why

    The fashion industry causes 10% of man-made CO² emissions and is the second largest consumer of water in the world. Reusing clothes is currently by far the most sustainable way to counteract this. Innovations in fabrics and sustainable brands are playing an increasing role, but reuse is by far the most ecological still at the moment.

    “The Clothing Loop” was launched in the Netherlands under the name “Ketting Kledingruil ” during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and became a great success. Currently, more than 400 loops are operating nationwide. Now they want to conquer the world, and we are doing that with them.

    Swap Ticino!

    Events Swap Ticino 2025

    These events are foreseen until the summer: 

    March 11th at USI during sustainability week.

    March 12th at SUPSI during sustainability week.

    March 22 at Bellinzona with the Canton – Department of Territory “Giornata della Riparazione dei Vestiti”

    April 5 at the Arsenal in Bellinzona

    May 24 with the Church of Lugano

    May 31 at La Filanda in Mendrisio

    June 7 “Good Fashion Fest” in Lugano

    Starting a Loop!

    In the beginning we need many Loop starters, so that other people in your neighborhood or town can sign up!

    What?
    Get minimal 15 people together that live relatively near, create the backbone with the Clothing Loop app or WhatsApp/Telegram and start a Loop.

    How?
    1: Sign up through the form (see button)
    2: We’ll send you the Toolkit and once you’re ready add your town or neighborhood to the form
    3: Find people and set up your Loop
    4: Happy Looping!
    5: Support the Loop, add new people from time to time

    Time involvement
    A couple of hours per week max. Usually we add new people to the route every 2-weeks.

    Support?!
    All the time from us, plus we set up a special FB-group so you can start to help each other.


    Joining a Loop!

    As soon as a new Loop is active we will add it to the national form and you can sign up.  If there is no Loop in your neighbourhood or town, we invite you to become a Loop-Starter! 

    Start / Join a Loop too!

    It’s fun and you really end up not only with cool clothes, but also with a bigger network .. and space in your wallet! 

    Our events

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    2021-2024

    GoSimple

    Over the course of several months, households take up the challenge of living more simple and sustainable in a fun, positive way. By taking part in workshops in the areas of food, minimal waste, stress reduction, mobility and local consumption, the households learn how they can make their lives more resource-efficient all round. At the same time, they have the opportunity to exchange ideas with other participants and experts. 

    In 2023/2024 the Programme runs in Basel and is open to everyone! Join >>Visit the GoSimple website.

    From 2024 we will be able to offer the programme across Switzerland to cities, cantons, companies, organisations, schools, housing cooperatives and associations and organise a “GoSimple” Programme for their target groups! 

    The goal of GoSimple is to strengthen one’s own satisfaction with a simpler life and at the same time to protect the world of tomorrow in a sustainable way.

    What is GoSimple?

    Over several months, Basel households participate in a guided group program and take on the challenge of living more simple and sustainable. Through workshops in zero waste, mobility, housing and energy, local economy, and food, they simplify their lifestyles. Participants support each other in this process.
    A pilot project with 16 households in 2022 is now being followed by a program with a larger group of participating households in 2023 in the city of Basel.

    Are you from Basel? Click here to register!

    GoSimple and the journey of the participants was documented, evaluated and the learning shared with the public. See here an article in the “Basler Zeitung”.

    Starting in 2024, the GoSimpe program will be available nationwide for cities, companies and other organisations to implement together with GreenUp. 

    Impact

    People experience benefits of a happy frugal lifestyle: 

    • They discover the benefits (stress reduction, increase in time and financial resources, strengthening of community networks).

    • They change their habits, and adopt a more simple, climate-friendly lifestyle

    • Participants become role models in their social context and inspire the households around them

    The city of Basel makes a significant contribution to the future of sustainable social lifestyles

    • Basel is a role model for other cities, as the project originated and is made possible here.

    • People in neighbourhoods and districts are better connected: new connections are created through regular exchanges between households during the project. Neighbourhood centres are included in the project as workshop locations in order to form more intensive networking.

    • Basel can adapt infrastructure to facilitate people in the city even more to live a happy frugal lifestyles, based on the learnings of the project

    Inspiration and concrete nudges for the rest of Switzerland 

    • A household-programme has been created that other cities, companies and any association, school or other organisation can implement for their people..

    • The project is accompanied by media partnerships, bloggers and vloggers to inspire people across the country.

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    ]]>     https://green-up.ch/project/go-simple/feed/ 0     Green Hub Davos https://green-up.ch/project/green-hub-davos/ https://green-up.ch/project/green-hub-davos/#respond Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:54:31 +0000 https://green-up.ch/?post_type=project&p=2418 The post Green Hub Davos appeared first on GreenUp.

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    GreenUp Project since October 2020 

    Green Hub Davos

    The Green Hub empowers “sustainability to blossom in Davos”. The Hub combines services for the general public – such as information about sustainability, a swapping corner and a zero waste wall – with a co-working and space for workshops and events. @Promenade87

    Always up-to-date? Follow us on insta & fb @greenhubdavos

    GreenHub_Davos

    A space where sustainability blossoms

    The hub is open for co-working every day; see our dedicated website for prizes and more >>  

    And 3x per week for 3 hours we are open for everyone: 

    • Dienstag / Tuesday: 12.30 – 15.30
    • Mittwoch / Wednesday: 8.30 – 11.30
    • Donnerstag / Thursday: 15.30 – 18.30

    What we offer?

    SWAP: Swap pre-loved items! A bread toaster against a raclette, a lamp against a helmet. Lets keep using our resources again and again!
    ZERO-WASTE: Buy Zero Waste ingredients, and get inspiration on a zero waste lifestyle. 
    INFORMATION: Get information about living a resource-light lifestyle in Davos. 

    Partners & Projects

    Events take place on a regular base, often organised with partners and range from zero waste workshops to permaculture evenings, etc.

    With a broad range of partners that include different businesses, local sustainability initiatives and the city of Davos, the goal is to bring together citizens with politics and businesses to work on future solutions for Davos and beyond together (see below).

    Projects that are currently running:

    • A project around compost and organic waste
    • A clothes swap project
    • A bio-vegetable garden
    • Workshops as part of the Davos Tourism programme
    • A mini-Alpine garden @Kirchner Museum


    See our Agenda below!

    Agenda 2024

     

    After a month of intensive WEF-projects, we are now re-working the agenda for 2024.

    Have wishes, or do you want to collaborate with us? Get in touch via davos@green-up.ch!

    GreenShare – preloved items
    Together with many of you, we managed to save around 15’000 kgs of CO2 by keeping resources after the events in the WEF-week in a Loop! We are now working to extend the project throughout the year. More news to follow! Anything left you can find in the GreenHub.

    >> Learn more about GreenShare! 

    Aromatherapy Workshop 

    Until end of March 2024, every tuesday evening from 18.00 – 19.30 there is an Aromatherapy Workshop in the GreenHub organised as part of the guest programme. Local people can also participate, by directly going to the DDO-counter Monday afternoon or Tuesday and reserve a spot. 

    Projects

    Bio-Waste for households – “Green-to-Green”
    Davos doesn’t have centralized options for organic waste. The best use of our organic waste is turning it into compost for healthy soils. We at the GreenHub are promoting this practice in various ways. This is however not a solution for everyone and an additional option is to turn waste into energy. December 2021 we started a pilot with the Biogas-Facility Duchli and are now scaling that up. 

    Promenade Garden
    Even at 1600m is it possible to grow yummy vegetables on healthy organic soil. Our pilot project Promenaden-Garden was a huge success and we are looking at the best ways to scale it from 2024. 

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