1. You develop an idea
How can we avoid waste? Repurpose used items? Recover recyclable materials? Keep the city clean? Many paths lead to a waste-free city, and some successful examples from Münster may inspire you. No matter if your idea seems complicated or simple, impossible or obvious: We are happy about every contribution that makes Münster waste-free!
2. You submit your idea
Next, we need some information from you or your team. Describe your idea in a few sentences, briefly explain who is behind it and tell us why the idea is good for Münster. We will then post the idea online in the selected category. The deadline for your entry is August 31, 2023.
3. You collect voices and inspire others
Spread your idea and collect votes: Share your idea on social media using the hashtag #createideasnotwaste, activate your network and inspire others to participate. Afterwards, the citizens of Münster can vote for your idea here. Your efforts will pay off: the public vote will be taken into account in the jury’s decision!
4. Your idea convinces the jury
Our jury of experts votes on the basis of various criteria. Among other things, they examine the benefits for our city, the potential acceptance of the idea, the chance of feasibility and also the sustainability of the implementation. The votes from the online poll are also included in the jury’s assessment. The best ideas will be implemented together with awm!
5. You implement your idea together with the awm
You have won? Then you can get started now: The awm will clarify with you how your idea can be implemented and how we can best support you – for example with our expertise, contacts, our manpower or the necessary financial resources.
Submitted Ideas
City cleanliness (Stadtsauberkeit)
Pfandringe zum Sammeln von Flaschen, Dosen usw. in der Innenstadt
Upcycling & Wiederverwendung (Upcycling & Reuse)
Repair (& mehr) Café in der Stadtbücherei
Separate properly & recover recyclables (Richtig trennen & Wertstoffe gewinnen)
Pflandflaschenbehälter für Mülleimer
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