Sustainability in the Studierendenwerk
The Studierendenwerk Göttingen is committed to sustainability. Here we give an overview of the areas in which we act sustainably.
Environmental protection: Waste prevention comes before waste reduction
Where about 14,000 guests a day are to be cared for, there can be a lot of waste. The Studierendenwerk has counteracted this for a long time with the concept of "Avoiding before Reduction".
We are increasingly focusing on bulk packs and reusable systems and do not rely solely on the "Green Dot". In addition, we have taken further measures:
- Implementation of reusable dishes in all canteens and cafeterias
- Water and energy savings by replacing old appliances (e.g., dishwashers)
- Demands on suppliers to use reusable containers
- Delivery of the resulting fats depending on origin (frying fat, separator)
- Reusable bottles are accepted at the cash registers of our cafeterias and canteens.
Finally, we rely on the active support of our guests, whom we provide with containers for waste separation and the collection of recyclables.
Employees of the Studierendenwerk Göttingen can register for the job ticket. They can use the ticket for the route between home and work – also in their free time. There is no limit to the number of trips.
The Studierendenwerk Göttingen has been making a valuable contribution to the protection of the environment and the use of natural resources for many years: It obtains green electricity from renewable energy sources (water) for all facilities in which it can buy electricity itself.
Modern multifunction devices protect the environment: They combine cost efficiency and sustainability perfectly. Their use significantly reduces the energy requirement in the Studierendenwerk. Instead of a printer, scanner, fax and copier only a single device needs energy.
The Studierendenwerk contributes to environmental protection through its reusable to-go cup. With our reusable cup
- you avoid garbage and prevent pollution,
- you spare resources, because it is reusable and
- you save money and consume sustainably.
Here, we answer questions about our reusable to-go cup:
The Studierendenwerk Göttingen was MSC-certified in January 2008 and has since offered some MSC products in its canteens.
Certification Code: MSC-C-51631
The new motto "pure l vegan l vegetarian" has been in effect since October 18, 2021 in the now completely meat-free cafeteria on the tower.
After 18 months of pandemic-related closure, the cafeteria reopened with vegan and vegetarian dishes, side dishes, salads and desserts.
The seats in the café on the tower are also available to cafeteria guests. The cafeteria has around 400 seats, around 60 of which are outside at fixed tables and benches.
Important: You can only pay cashless. Card top-ups can be found in the entrance area and in the dining room behind the cash registers.
