Interaktive Nachhaltigkeitsausstellung „GREEN UP YOUR LIFE!“ im Kölner Hauptbahnhof

Wouldn't it be great if each of us could incorporate at least one thing into our everyday lives that would make our daily routine a little more environmentally friendly? This is exactly where the exciting sustainability exhibition "GREEN UP YOUR LIFE! Because your life is not recyclable" , which will be presented at Cologne Central Station from 01.10. - 19.10.2025. The AR exhibition provides an interesting overview of innovative products, services and everyday helpers that make a positive contribution to environmental protection and provides travelers and visitors with interactive elements and practical everyday tips. There will also be an exciting rally through participating stores at the Cologne shopping station (www.einkaufsbahnhof.de/news/green-up-your-life) - participants will be rewarded with great sustainability-related gifts. The exhibition is organized by the stores at Cologne Central Station, which operate under the Mein_EinkaufsBahnhof brand. Entry is free of charge!

"GREEN UP YOUR LIFE!" is a traveling exhibition dedicated to the environmental issues of our time and presents a selection of projects by winners and nominees of the Federal Ecodesign Award, Germany's highest state award for ecological design. In addition to the eight award-winning projects, Stadtmarketing Köln is presenting three of its own sustainable projects: In addition to innovative winter lighting and extensive clean-up campaigns in Cologne's city center, the shading of Hohe Strasse in particular is a highly exciting concept that will positively improve the ambience in Cologne's most popular shopping street during the summer months. The project is being supported by the University of Cologne.

The official opening of the exhibition will take place on October 2 at 3 pm in the market hall of Cologne Central Station.

The following eight innovative projects will be presented in the exhibition. In addition, some of the award winners will present their projects with information boards and exciting exhibits on attractive planting islands throughout the station.

• Satino PureSoft: Sanitary paper made from recycled cardboard that can be used as towel, toilet or kitchen paper.
  
• Too Good To Go: In the app, restaurants, supermarkets, bakeries and cafés offer leftover food at a lower price.
  
• Worm Up: The worm composter makes it easy to turn organic waste into humus at home, on the balcony or in the office.
  
• COMPOSTELLA: The "1-for-4 paper" is a sustainable innovation for the kitchen that replaces plastic and aluminum.
  
• Repair Rebels: The digital platform offers a quick and easy repair service for items of clothing, some of which are even collected by bike courier.
  
• Peak Pick: The supply of renewable energy depends on the weather and the time of day. This innovative app shows when sufficient green electricity is available.
  
• MOOT - "Made Out Of Trash": textiles that have been disposed of but are still usable are used to make new, unique items of clothing - produced regionally and fairly.
  
• VELOSPEEDER: With the VELOSPEEDER, the classic bicycle becomes an e-bike. The ultra-light bicycle drive consists of two small electric motors that can be retrofitted to a conventional bicycle.