On September 28th, together with the Eco-Social Student Forum and Naturefriends International, we hosted a very special clean-up event on Vienna’s Donauinsel – accompanied by great tunes straight from a DJ bike!
💪 Over 70 kilos of waste were collected by enthusiastic participants – dancing, laughing, and full of positive energy. As we cleaned up the meadows and wooded areas, we danced and celebrated, sending a strong message for sustainability.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined and showed that protecting the environment can be fun too!
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On the first weekend of September, together with @upstreamsurfing and @beup_ngo, we cleaned up the Kranebitter Innauen as part of the Airport Reef Closing Event – collecting around 10 kg of waste!
From cigarette butts to a forgotten backpack – we were surprised by what we found. At the same time, we had the opportunity to gain fascinating insights into this unique riparian ecosystem from Nadine Werner of @bundesforste, and to discuss important topics like littering, climate change, and respectful behavior in nature.
Later, around the campfire, one thing became clear: everyone can contribute – and together, we can make a difference.
👉 A big thank you to everyone who helped protect the Innauen and showed that nature deserves our respect and care! 💚
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On July 4th, 18 helping hands spent one hour picking up trash—and together we stopped 35 kg of waste from floating into the sea via the Danube.
Afterwards, we treated ourselves to a lovely picnic (thanks to @stroeckbrot for sponsoring the delicious bread!) and a special film screening featuring Liam—our BE UP president—who went on an adventure with a friend on the Danube River. (@into.wild)
With a boat they built themselves from recycled materials, Liam and his friend travelled down the Danube from Vienna all the way to Romania. Along the way, they collected water samples to check for microplastics and raised awareness about water pollution.
Watching this movie right next to the flowing Danube was amazing.
Thanks to everyone who showed up and made a positive impact! ✨
Together with the READY TEAM Vienna from SOS Children’s Villages and a wonderful group of around 50 children and 40 parents, we polished up the Freie Mitte! 🧹✨
Armed with gloves, grabbers, and trash bags, we worked for a clean spring – and had loads of fun doing it. 🗑️
The best part? Together we collected an incredible 48 kg of trash! 💪♻️
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and made our environment a little more beautiful. ❤️
Let’s keep taking action together – for a sustainable future! 🌱
On September 20, 2024, together with Naturfreunde International, the Austrian Federal Forests, and UpStreamSurfing, we held a cleanup at the Völser Innau near Innsbruck – a 12-hectare protected landscape area where summer parties often leave trash behind.
We started with a guided tour of the beautiful floodplain, then rolled up our sleeves to collect litter and protect the local nature. To wrap up the day, we enjoyed a barbecue at the UpStreamSurfing site, watched the inspiring film ONE WAY BOAT by Into.Wild about Danube pollution, and handed out prizes to our hardworking helpers.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined and helped keep the Innauen clean! ✨
Duration: 24.08. – 25.08.2024
Project Location:Hohe Wand, Niederösterreich
Number of Participants: 30 individuals 18+ years old
Project Type: Solidarityproject
Project Description:
On August 24th, 2024, we met at Vienna’s main train station and traveled together to the Hohe Wand in Lower Austria. There, we spent a weekend in nature aimed at enhancing our well-being, connecting with nature, and taking a break from the constant use of digital devices. The weekend was filled with meditation, workshops by @native.mind titled “Connect with Nature,” and outdoor games and activities. The evening concluded with a cozy barbecue around the campfire. On Sunday, we went on a 5-hour hike across the Hohe Wand to Grünbach am Schneeberg, from where we began our journey back home. Throughout the entire trip, we refrained from using mobile phones.
The costs for the train ride and meals were covered by Be Up.
The project was funded by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and co-financed by the EU.
Duration: 01.06. – 30.09.2023
Project Location: Vienna, Austria
Number of Participants: Open to all
Project Type: Solidarityproject
Project Description:
In the summer of 2023, we organized multiple waste collection initiatives in Vienna and Linz, involving volunteers and selected organizations. The objective was to raise awareness about environmental pollution and foster mutual understanding among the diverse participants.
This project was funded by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and co-financed by the EU.