Green:University
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Current measures (in planning or implementation):
From de, 2nd quarter 2024, 3 deposit rings will be installed on the waste bins near the canteen on the Holländischer Platz campus. We want to test whether the deposit ring system is accepted as a recycling measure and leads to fewer returnable bottles ending up in the bin and recyclable materials being returned for recycling. We also see sustainability not only in ecological terms, but also as a social contribution.
The University of Kassel has set itself the goal of reducing its energy consumption. For this reason, the departments and facilities are to be supported in the future in the purchase of energy-saving refrigerators and freezers.
Since 2023, a funding program has been launched to replace old refrigerators and freezers at the university. The funding program was initially launched as a pilot project in one department. Our aim is to subsequently extend the appliance replacement program to the entire university.
The departments can receive funding via the municipal guidelines of the national climate protection initiative (funding rate: max. 40 %) as well as a subsidy from the university itself. The Green Office is responsible for processing the funding in conjunction with Energy Efficiency Management.
The idea of installing drinking water dispensers at the University of Kassel has been around for some time. In February 2023, interested employees and students came together at the Green Office's Idea Challenge to drive the issue forward. The tap water in Kassel is of very good quality and is checked regularly. It also saves waste and CO2 when water comes directly from the tap and does not have to be transported far. Since then, 5 public drinking water dispensers have been installed at 3 different university locations.
The drinking water dispensers are listed as official refill stations. The Green Office has also been recognized by a tip:tap e.V. as a "tap water-friendly office" . Tap water is also served in meetings and at Green Office events.
- University news on the first drinking water dispenser installed in July 2023
- A look back: Water Day in the Campus Center in October 2023
- Water dispenser in the campus library in January 2024
Implementation of a corresponding workshop for employees.
Inclusion of the "Sustainable Procurement Guidelines" for low-cost decentralized procurement.
Tender for sustainable small-scale catering (e.g. Fairtrade coffee).
Introduction of a new framework agreement for preset double-sided printing of copying systems.
Preparation of a new tender for office furniture.
Formulation of sustainability criteria in the cleaning tender for the use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents.
