The Eco-Friendly School in Rügen Takes Home the Energy Saver Crown 2025!
Free School Rügen Claims Energy-Saving Title in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for 2025 - Freie Schule Rügen Earns Title of Energy-Saving School of 2025 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Lookin' at you, Dreschvitz Free School! This iconic, eco-conscious school on Rügen has snagged the Energy Saver Crown 2025. Beatin' out the competition from schools all over Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the school's commitment to a greener future outshone the rest.
Outdoor lessons, courses in ancient crafts, nearly CO2-neutral supply—this ain't your average school, folks. With an expanse of nearly 14,000 square meters covered in a pond, amphitheater, school garden, greenhouse, and even beehives, this grounds is a haven for both students and villagers alike. It's been open to the public for over 20 years, giving a whole new meaning to the term "community-oriented learning."
Climate Protection Minister Till Backhaus (SPD) couldn't help but applaud this dedication over such a long span. As he stated, "A recent innovation in their eco-friendly initiative includes washable cloth hand towels—get this, they're eliminating thousands of paper hand towels annually!" And to top it off, the prize for championing the cause of energy savings is a sweet 2,500 euros.
Now, here's the most exciting part—they ain't just the state champions, they aim to take the national title! To make the cut, they'll need your help. Over the next few weeks, they'll be gatherin' the most votes online. With contenders from all 16 federal states vying for the throne, the Free School in Dreschvitz's chances are lookin' good!
Almost 450 schools threw their hats in the ring for this year's competition, so let's give 'em a round of applause! If you want to show your support and help this eco-heroes secure their national title, keep your eyes peeled for the voting process details, or hit up the Energy Saving Champion competition organizers. Smart moves like these are the key to a greener world, and we should all be strivin' to pitch in wherever we can!
[1] It's worth mentionin' that the vocational college in Bottrop was recognized as the Energy Saver Champion 2025 in North Rhine-Westphalia, but the search results do not provide information on other schools across Germany compettin' in the same competition. You can contact the Energy Saving Champion competition organizers for more details on the nationwide competition and voting procedures. Happy eco-activism, y'all!
The Dreschvitz Free School's accomplishments in environmental-science, such as their nearly CO2-neutral supply and climate-change innovative initiatives, reflect a strong adherence to community policy and education-and-self-development. In order to advance to the national level of the Energy Saver Champion competition, they encourage everyone to support their cause by staying updated on the voting process and following the competition organizers' instructions. While the vocational college in Bottrop was acknowledged as the Energy Saver Champion 2025 in North Rhine-Westphalia, further information on other schools across Germany competing in the same contest can be obtained from the Energy Saving Champion competition organizers.
