Environmental and resource protection starts with the avoidance of waste. To make people even more aware of this topic, the European Week for Waste Reduction takes place from 21 to 29 November 2020. For the eleventh time, thousands of public campaigns will demonstrate alternatives to the throwaway society and waste of resources throughout Europe. The TU Dresden is also participating in the campaign. The environmental management gives daily tips to reduce waste in everyday life at university and at home.

"Invisible Waste: Waste that we do not see - look closely!“ - is this year's motto. An important topic, because too many things go into the waste, which do not belong there yet. Whether cell phones or washing machines, toys or clothes: it is worthwhile to look for alternatives to throwing them away.  Waste avoidance and reuse are at the top of the EU‘s waste hierarchy. Actors from business and industry, administration, education as well as civil society presenting innovative ideas and forward-looking projects to reduce waste during the action week.

Become involved and check the daily tips of TU Dresden at https://tu-dresden.de/umwelt and https://www.instagram.com/tudresden

Environmental Management at the TU Dresden
Environmental protection and sustainability are central topics in research and teaching at the TU Dresden. The university itself is also constantly working to become more and more resource-efficient and climate-friendly. The TUD's environmental management has been certified according to EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) since 2003.

European Week for Waste Reduction
The European Week for Waste Reduction has been supported by the European Union since 2009. All information about the international action week: https://ewwr.eu/ 
In Germany, the Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) coordinates the activities. Link to the Website (in German): https://www.wochederabfallvermeidung.de/ 

Contact
Dr. Ines Herr
Environmental Coordinator
Tel.: +49 351 463-39493