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Garbage collection event – a Welcome tutors initiative

Every year, lots of students accept join animated invitation of our Welcome tutors to walk through their own neighborhoods and collect any garbage lying around. The event creates a sense of community in addition to being both sustainable and fun!

The aim

Raising awareness among students for less trash in and around our residential units

Time frame

One day every November

Screenshot: Announcement of the campaign on instagram

Resources deployed

Residents in residence halls are invited by mail, the information is published via social media, there may be an announcement on the intranet.

Description

Participating students are given gloves, trash grabbers, and garbage bags from building management. They then set out in pairs – another great way to get to know each other – collecting and then disposing of any trash they find. Usually the students have encountered curious spectators who wanted to know more and expressed their respect and appreciation.

Screenshot: Announcement of the campaign on instagram

Successes to date

Direct effects can be seen above all in the reactions of the onlookers.

External partners

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