Everybody can contribute to environmental protection

No matter if office, laboratory or lecture hall - resources can be saved everywhere. There are plenty of possibilities to contribute to active environmental protection at the university.

Join in - Use recycled paper

Overall, paper consumption at the TU Dresden has been declining for several years and amounted to around 75 tonnes in 2018. PEFC certified paper, i.e. fresh fibre paper from sustainable forestry, and recycled paper account for almost 90% of the paper used at the TU Dresden. The share of recycled paper in total consumption is around 27% (as of 2018).
If recycled paper is used instead of virgin fibre paper for printouts, resources can be saved: One small glass of water (0.15 l) less is needed per sheet for production. At the same time, the amount of energy needed to make a cup of coffee is saved. Various types of recycled paper, also with a higher degree of whiteness, are available from TU supplier for stationary Kreller.

Join in - Borrow our "Green Conferencing" sets

Conferences or project meetings are often associated with an increased volume of waste due to the use of disposable crockery and bottles. In order to reduce the amount of waste, the Environmental Management of the TU Dresden offers four "Green Conferencing" packages (for 12 people each) with glasses, coffee cups, thermos flasks, juice and water carafes for smaller events, which can be borrowed. A flyer with further information on environmental and sustainability aspects for the organisation of events can be found here.
Contact: Ines Herr, Environmental Coordination

Join in - Use our bicycle service stations

© Stephan Schöps

There are bicycle pump and repair stations for public use at the Verwaltungsgebäude 1 / Campus Office "Uni mit Kind", as well as in front of the Auditorium Centre (HSZ). The pumps with pressure up to 10 BAR have an adapter for all common valves. In addition, tools such as single-jaw wrenches, various screwdrivers and tyre levers are available for minor repairs to the pump stations. The larger station on the HSZ allows the bicycle to be hooked in for better handling. A QR code can be used to call up repair instructions via smartphone. The service stations were financed by the "Sustainable Campus" project and are intended to make the campus more attractive for cyclists. "Mach mit-Umweltmanagement" wishes a safe ride at all times!

Join in - Bicycle rental system for students

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Since the winter semester 2017/2018 students of TU and HTW Dresden can use a bicycle rental system with the semester ticket in addition to public transport.  Learn more

Join in - Waste separation trays for paper baskets

Recycling paper has clear ecological advantages compared with fresh fibre paper. The collection and recycling of waste-paper contributes also to reduce waste, but only if the paper is collected separately. Therefore residual and organic waste as well as plastic packaging should be collected in the three-part bins which can be found in all buildings on most corridors.  Waste separation trays for paper baskets which help to separate waste in your office are available in the TU-interal online catalogue of Fa. Kreller (access only at TUD).

Join in -Job ticket for employees of the Free State of Saxony

For employees of the Free State of Saxony (i.e. also employees of TU Dresden) job tickets are offered for public transport. As a rule the job ticket is a monthly abo-ticket at a discounted rate for a certain tarif zone which is only for personal use from Mondays till Fridays from 6 am - 6 pm. During other times the ticket is transferable. During weekends the job ticket can be used as family ticket. Detailled information regarding the application is available on the Intranet (access only for TU members)(link).

Join in - Training courses on environmental management at TU Dresden

What are activities of the environmental management at TU Dresden - and how can I change routines to become more environmentally-friendly during my work day? Environmental Coordinator Ines Herr offers a 30-minute training course on environmental management at the TU Dresden. The training is offered, for example, as part of the annual occupational safety briefings and can also focus on specific structural units.
Further information: Ines Herr, Environmental Coordination