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Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is expanding its commitment to environmental education with a new, specially designed environmental house. Located next to the service building, this new learning site aims to provide children with practical knowledge on handling waste and resources.
On Tuesday, the multimedia exhibition “ENERGY – WHAT MOVES US” was ceremoniously opened in downtown Jena. It provides insights into the future of local energy supply and the JenErgieReal real-world laboratory until 2027.
Jena, March 24, 2026 – Social and sustainable responsibility is increasingly becoming a focus for the economy due to new EU directives. The Bürgerstiftung Jena Saale-Holzland will highlight how regional companies can implement this in practice during an information event in May.
In Jena, a new initiative for used children’s clothing aims to provide financial relief for families and promote sustainability through a local exchange and sales platform.
Jena, March 13, 2026. Those in search of antiques, vintage clothing, or nostalgic toys will find numerous opportunities across Thüringen on many weekends. The “City of Light” Jena, along with neighboring cities such as Erfurt and Gera, offers regular havens for treasure hunters and flea market enthusiasts.
The city administration of Jena has presented its first comprehensive monitoring report on the implementation of its Climate Action Plan, detailing the progress of 73 measures aimed at achieving climate neutrality.
Jena, March 04, 2026 – A new photovoltaic system has gone into operation on the roof of the Thüringer Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek (ThULB). The 240,000-euro investment now provides the library building with sustainable electricity.
Jena, March 03, 2026. The city of Jena has presented its current status report on the Climate Action Plan. While organizational and energy measures are starting as planned, the report also highlights significant financial hurdles in the transport sector.
The Familienzentrum Klex in Jena-Nord invites families to its large spring clothing market on the upcoming weekend, combining sustainable shopping with support for local social projects.
The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.