Sustainable through and through
Achleitner organic farm: Pioneer in sustainability
For 30 years, the Eferdinger Biohof has been supplying households with organic fruit and vegetables with the “Biokistl” and avoiding plastic packaging.
Brewing commune Freistadt: Sustainable beer brewing
Thanks to PV systems, pellet heating and heat recovery, the energy-intensive beer brewing process is becoming more environmentally friendly.
Fronius International: Management for Sustainability
The solar technology supplier (including inverters, battery charging technology) has a comprehensive, certified sustainability management system.
Greiner Packaging: Eco-friendly packaging
A new cup made from a cardboard-plastic mixture has a recyclability of up to 98 percent. In 2022 Greiner produced 140 million of them.
Lenzing AG: Ambitious environmental goals
The fiber manufacturer has set itself the goal of saving 50 percent of its CO2 emissions by 2030 and making its raw material procurement sustainable.
Team 7: “Green Factory”
The Innviertler company wants to develop the most ecological solid wood production in the world at its headquarters, “the green factory”.
Tiger Coatings: Environmentally friendly paints
By the end of 2024, the company wants to launch an environmentally friendly powder coating product. By 2030, 100 percent of the energy should come from sustainable sources.
Sustainable products and services
EEG Waizenkirchen: Association of energy producers and consumers
The Renewable Energy Community has 30 members and has been developing the knowledge required for the energy transition for a year.
Keba Group: Climate-neutral charging stations
The company manufactures climate-neutral charging stations for electric vehicles in Linz. The components are reusable and production is energy-efficient.
KTM: New concepts on two wheels
Two reusable motorcycle components can be assembled without glue and are made of reusable material.
LibertyDotHome: Timber construction with regionality
Only regional woods are used for the modular timber construction. In addition to using a sustainable building material, the transport routes are kept short.
spoonbill: Recycled material for clothing
The company manufactures functional underwear from recycled polypropylene plastic and environmentally friendly cotton.
Raymond Beck: Wooden nails
The company makes nails from laminated veneer lumber, which have a 70 percent lower carbon footprint compared to other fastening systems.
Wiesner-Hager furniture: Reusable furniture
The manufacturer has developed a product line that allows used furniture to be dismantled and reused. Plastic is avoided as much as possible.
Social – responsibility for generations
Citizens’ cooperative St. Stefan-Afiesl: Versatile center in town
To counteract the loss of infrastructure, the “Stefansplatzerl” was created, which combines inn, shop and cultural stage.
Clean4tler Upper Austria: anti-pollution projects
Joint projects, such as running laps through the forest, are intended to encourage people to keep the environment clean and collect rubbish.
Guute Club: afforestation for companies
With its “Guute-Bäume” project, the association offers companies the opportunity in the form of
Donations to actively contribute to the reforestation of the forests.
Red Cross Upper Austria: Free tutorials
Socially disadvantaged children and young people between the ages of six and twelve receive free learning programs to improve their educational opportunities.
Sinbad Linz: Mentoring for youth
In a twelve-month mentoring program run by volunteers, disadvantaged young people are to be supported in the transition to the world of work.
Association Arge for the homeless: 40 years of sustainability
For 40 years, the junk shop of the association Arge for the homeless has been offering used items at reasonable prices and employment for the homeless.
Volkshilfe Upper Austria: Conflict resolution through mediation
With the involvement of residents, conflicts in residential areas are to be resolved through mediation and coexistence is to be improved in the long term.
create and maintain culture
Ars Electronica Linz: Festival with sustainability
A sustainability strategy has been developed together with experts for the annual Ars Electronica Festival.
Cross Europe: Eco-friendly film festival
A climate-friendly film festival in Linz is being created through concepts for sustainability in mobility, catering and waste disposal.
Cultural association Free Tree: Green major events
Reusable cups for drinks, regional suppliers and compostable paper plates are intended to reduce the environmental impact at events.
Music School City of Linz: Initiative for more participation
The music school of the city of Linz wants to reach socially disadvantaged children and young people with the initiative “Musikalischer Südwind”.
Mühlviertel Creative: Cultural local supplier
In 2016, the “mük” was opened in an existing building, where arts and crafts, cuisine and exhibitions are on offer.
alluvium: Preserve urban open spaces
The Schwemmland association has set itself the goal of preserving urban open spaces and green spaces and curbing soil sealing.
WeFair: Fair for sustainability
At the annual WeFair fashion fair, the topic of sustainability is also given a stage in the form of workshops and lectures.
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