Transport is an important pillar of our quality of life and working conditions. It matters how much of our time and financial resources we use up, the quality of our daily journeys and the environmental impact we can achieve. The issue of mobility has become one of the central issues not only globally but also locally, both because of the pandemic and because of the historically unprecedented escalation in hydrocarbon prices.
On the initiative of the Green University Program of the University of Pécs, a Green Round Table - Green Brunch event was organized with the active participation of 24 participants from 16 organizations (local companies and institutions).
Background: Plastic-Free July was launched in Australia in 2011 as an awareness-raising and attitude-changing initiative to encourage people to use as little disposable plastic as possible. It has grown so much that last year more than 100 million people from 190 countries around the world took up the challenge. By rejecting single-use plastic products and being more resourceful and less wasteful, participants have reduced their plastic consumption by an astonishing 300 million kg!
Pass it back, Brother Spring 2022 campaign
For the fourth year running, the "Pass it back, Bro!" campaign to collect used mobile phones is being run jointly by the Jane Goodall Institute, the KÖVET Association, the Foundation for Africa and the Defence Association. The University of Pécs joined the initiative 3 years ago.
The UP MOON BIKE project aims to complete the distance between the Earth and the Moon, i.e. 384 400 km, which is organized again this year by the Relations Directorate of the University of Pécs after two successful years. The aim of this year's challenge, which encourages a healthy lifestyle and environmental awareness, is to smash last year's record. Last year it took 59 days to reach the Moon, this year the organizers are encouraging a shorter time.
In the school year 2021-22, the lower secondary school of the Deák Ferenc Primary School of the UP has chosen water as one of the priority themes of sustainability. Its multifaceted approach offered a rich program of activities for students outside the school walls as well. Since the first two years of lower secondary school do not include environmental education, the teachers tried to make the week as informative as possible through a focus on the subject. To set the mood, they also commemorated Earth Day at the class level.
The energy-efficient house built by the Lungs of the city Team, the only Hungarian team of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2022 International Building Innovation Competition, was inaugurated at a bush ceremony on 13th May in Pécs by László György dr., Minister of State for Economic Strategy and Regulation of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.
The Ornamental Plant Exhibition and Fair will be held again in the Botanical Garden of the UP
This year's "Dress Green or Dress your environment Green" game was a great success. Nearly 200 citizens of Pécs and/or universities shared a part of their colorful gardens or dressed green themselves, raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet.
A selection of the entries and the names of the winners can be viewed in the attached gallery.
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for participating!
