The AG Nachhaltigkeit’s third Monthly Meeting of the year took place once again virtually at the end of March – but after a year of pandemic we’ve become used to the digital format. Since some of the temporary projects have been completed in the meantime, the working group searched for cool new ideas in a brain storming session. With the help of small technical gadgets, the session produced really cool results, some of which were the set-up an “E-Recycle Day”, the installation of composting stations at the university, conducting a clothes exchange or holding a monthly podcast related to all-things sustainability. We are curious to see which temporary or permanent projects will be further developed in the coming months!
The green roof group reported on the recent developments: The Christoph-Merian-Foundation is currently assessing the group’s funding application, with a decision to be expected soon. In an article of the Basler Zeitung, the members of the group explained the background of their association and shared what is in store for them in the near future. The next roof to be greened will be that of the anatomy building in the Pestalozzistrasse, for which they are currently in contact with a structural engineer and facility management to make sure the process runs smoothly.
As the IT department of the Faculty of Psychology is currently busy fixing the faculty’s website, the pilot project “Uni Basel on Ecosia” unfortunately hasn’t been implemented yet. However, the group will continue with the project with renewed vigor after the successful run of the Sustainability Week, which took place from March 22 to 25. Speaking of which, most of the temporary projects were completed right in time for the Sustainability Week. For instance, the group in charge of the student guide to sustainable living contacted a graphic designer, who will transform the group’s designs and drawings into a beautiful booklet. The Info Hub, on the other hand, has started on the AG’s social media and is already gaining some traction. Following the board’s decision regarding the financing of the competition, the group contacted the shops to figure out the exact format of the prizes. The sustainable recipe book, whose creation had started back in December, can now be found on the website and is available for download. If you feel like trying out a few delicious sustainable recipes with seasonal and regional products in your free time, just have a look here!
Are you interested in joining one of the ongoing projects or want to help out with the development of a new idea or contribute your own? Or you simply want to get a more detailed overview of the AG’s work? In any case, contact us and join us at the Monthly Meeting at the end of April to get to know the working group and its members better!