Actions from November 21st to 29th / Focus in 2025 is on electronic waste
Darmstadt. The municipal services department (EAD) of the City of Darmstadt is once again participating in the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR). From November 21 to 29, 2025 , several events and information sessions will take place – with a particular focus on electronic wasteawareness of the sustainable use of resources to raise
An overview of all activities can be found on the official EWWR action map.
“The production of new electronic devices consumes valuable resources such as rare earth elements, water, and energy,” explains City Treasurer André Schellenberg. “In addition, it generates significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. During this week of action, we are calling on people to extend the lifespan of electronic devices through repair, reuse, and conscious consumption.”
Overview of events
Friday, November 21, 10 a.m.
📍 National Reading Day – “Waste Heroes Read Aloud”
Kita Siebenstein, Darmstadt (closed event)
Wednesday, November 26, 2–5 p.m.
📍 EAD information booth, e-waste
recycling center, Sensfelderweg 33, Darmstadt
Friday, November 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Repair Café at the EAD
Recycling Center, Sensfelderweg 33, Darmstadt
(Deadline for device drop-off: 4 p.m.)
Friday, November 28, 4–6 p.m.
📍 Upcycling workshop “E-waste Edition”
KAGEL, Pallaswiesenstraße 122, Darmstadt
Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Upcycling workshop “E-waste Edition”
KAGEL, Pallaswiesenstraße 122, Darmstadt
with its reading event on November 21st nationwide reading day. In addition to an environmental consultant reading aloud at the Siebenstein daycare center, an waste collection vehicle be stationed in front of the facility.
for the upcycling workshops Registration is required
➡️ www.dadazwischen.de/event-details/kreative-nachhaltigkeit-e-schrott-edition-2025-11-28-16-00
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/stip)
