SUSTAINABILITY WEEK
Are you interested in sustainability? Do you want to be part of meaningful, positive change within your community?
Welcome to Sustainability Week St. Gallen!
Our project consists of a week entirely dedicated to sustainability, in which we explore how to make better, more sustainable decisions as an individual. Our events range from insightful panel discussions or presentations with speakers to case study activities, and more. During these events, we dive into different topics like sustainable nutrition, greener travelling, and finance.
Sustainability Week is back!
You can find the detailed program of this year's Sustainability Week below.
Vegan Brunch and Opening Event: Main Building (FOY 01-11) [04.03.24, 10.15 – 12.15] You enjoy eating good food and are interested in Sustainability? Now is your chance to come and discover vegan food from milk, pastries, and salty snacks… Koch-Workshop: Kochen innerhalb unserer planetarischen Grenzen: Restaurant Wilde Möhre [04.03.24, 16.00 - 20.00] Was bedeutet es, nachhaltig zu essen? In unserem Koch-Workshop kocht ihr gemeinsam mit Küchenchef Andreas Handke leckere und umweltfreundliche Gerichte. Andreas Handke ist ein Schweizer Pionier der nachhaltigen Küche. Gemeinsam werdet ihr nicht nur praktische Erfahrungen sammeln, sondern auch erforschen, wie ihr nachhaltiges Kochen in euren Alltag integrieren könnt... Die Veranstaltung wird mit einem gemeinsamen Abendessen abgeschlossen. Eine vorzeitige Anmeldung ist erforderlich, also sichere dir einen Platz!
The GreenTalk: The Makerspace (Building 07 level -1) [05.03.24, 16.15 - 19.30] Dive into the wave of change at GreenTalk, where groundbreaking ideas meet actionable solutions in the realm of sustainability. This event brings together the brightest minds in sustainability, from entrepreneurs to innovators, all dedicated to creating a greener future. Discover how each speaker is turning visionary ideas into reality. 🌊 The Soap and the Sea: Discover how a simple bar of soap embodies the power of small actions leading to mighty impacts. Join us as we explore the journey of artisanal soap-making, where passion for purity meets a commitment to conserving our oceans. Learn how this venture turns 50% of its profits into a lifeline for marine conservation, proving that every purchase can pave the way for a cleaner, healthier planet. illo: "The thoughtful soap dish that protects solid soaps." Join us to discover how a Franco-Swiss project led by Thomas has created illo. His ambition: imagine an elegant and practical solution to simplify the everyday use of solid soaps. Understand how he created the soap dish following an eco-conception. Watch this video to get more insight about the dish soap: https://youtu.be/nrBiv0LTEIU., 🏡 Swissroom: Imagine a world where housing is not just a place to live but a community of shared values and services. Swissroom is redefining real estate by offering rentals in exchange for services like babysitting and plant care. This innovative model promises more affordable living spaces while reducing the need for new constructions, making sustainable living accessible to all. Discover how Swissroom is building bridges between necessity and sustainability, one service at a time. 🌟 And Many More: GreenTalk doesn't stop here. A lineup of visionary speakers awaits, each with their own unique story of how they're contributing to a sustainable future. From renewable energy solutions to sustainable business models, get ready to be inspired by the entrepreneurs who are making a difference. Incl. Apero
Workshop mit WWF: SQUARE Discovery Grid (11-031) [06.03.24, 9.00 – 12.00] Ist ein Wirtschaftssystem ohne Wachstum möglich? - Ein Workshop mit Ion Karagounis, Verantwortlicher für neue Wirtschaftsmodelle und Zukunftsfragen bei WWF Schweiz. Inkl. Kaffee und Gipefli Academic Poster Session: SQUARE Atrium [06.03.24, 15.30 – 17.30] Are you interested in writing a thesis in the field of sustainability? Then, this is your opportunity to discover the thesis written in the field of sustainability at HSG and maybe... your potential supervisory professor! Incl. Apero
Ganz-ohni Müll: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen des abfallfreien Einkaufens in St.Gallen: Im Ganz-ohni Laden, St. Gallen [07.03.24, 11.00 – 12.00] Besucht uns im St. Galler Dorfladen und entdeckt Ganz-ohni vor und hinter dem Vorhang. Erfahrt mehr über die Geschäftsidee, das persönliche Leben der Verantwortlichen und die Hürden, die ein solches Geschäftsmodell mit sich bringt. Im Mittelpunkt steht unter anderem die Geschäftsführerin, die uns erklärt, wie sie damit umgeht, dass man nicht perfekt sein kann, wenn es um einen nachhaltigen Lebensstil geht. Movie Night: Breaking Boundaries - The Science of our Planet: Makerspace Building 07 [07.03.24, 19.00 – 20.30] Join us to watch a documentary/movie by Jonathan Clay. 1h14 to be immersed in one of our world's biggest challenges and how to react to its tragic consequences. It is an “Eye-Opener”, on the climate crisis. Incl. Popcorn
Climate Fresk Workshop *bilingual*: OST (1.209 Unterrichtsraum) [08.03.24, 9.15-12.15] The aim of "The Climate Fresk" is to bring climate knowledge to the people. The collaborative and interactive workshop breaks the scientific information collected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) down and summarises it. As a team, participants put these cards in their order to see the systemic nature of climate change. In the second part of the workshop, we reflect together on what we have learned, exchange ideas and have a solution-oriented discussion. Save your spot, sign up is mandatory! Fitness and Sustainability: Workout session with plant-based body-builder Luca Pasquariello: HSG Sport Hall [08.03.24, 14.15-15.30] Sustainability is not only about the environment. It is also about ourselves... In this session, we will absolve a moderate whole-body workout (own weight training), so-called calisthenics. The session will be guided by the bodybuilder Luca Pasquariello. He will also share his insights and journey about his path of being a plant-based bodybuilder (/ influencer). the possibility to ask him any question. The session will end with a Q&A. Bring your sports gear and good energy! Important information: Meeting at 2 p.m in front of the sport hall and bring sports clothes and a water bottle. Join us and discover “AND YOU? WHAT SHADE OF GREEN ARE YOU?”