Projects

The most important impulses for socio-ecological change come from the heart of society. The Röchling Foundation supports civil society organizations that are committed to combating plastic waste in the environment – be it at the local level or by supporting the development of waste management and recycling structures in emerging and developing countries. When selecting partnerships, a sustainable impact is of particular importance. And this can only be achieved if projects and initiatives are developed not for, but together with the respective target group. The contribution to systemic change is always decisive. Together with our partners, we want to not only treat symptoms, but also understand and combat causes.

  • Climate-positive construction

    The Bauwende Allianz strives for a climate and socially positive construction and housing sector in Germany. To this end, it mobilizes and connects transformation agents in a broad, mission-oriented movement.

  • Maritime Waste Collection

    One Earth, One Ocean (OEOO) has set itself the goal of developing and implementing a concept for how bodies of water worldwide can be freed from plastic waste, as well as oil and pollutants - in the sense of a "Maritime Waste Collection".

  • Modulation of commitments

    Together with the Minderoo Foundation, we are financing the development of a data-driven tool that can be used to precisely model the impact of different governmental commitments in scenarios.

  • Packaging data becomes measurable

    The Packaging Data Hub from Systemiq and Earth Action creates a central platform for verified, granular packaging data that has mostly been fragmented, incomplete or not comparable until now.

  • Building without plastic

    The non-profit consulting company co2online offers an information service that provides knowledge about sustainable insulation of houses, clarifies its advantages and motivates its use.

  • Between Waste and Added Value

    The Pro Ocean organization playfully educates consumers about the differences between "good" and "bad" plastic, thereby promoting conscious consumer decisions.

  • Protection of the Sundarbans

    The initiative "Regenerate Sundarbans" brings together local and international actors to protect the unique mangrove delta in the Ganges estuary as a habitat for millions of people and countless species.

  • Get ready for the plastic inventory

    The Plastic-Free City initiative pursues the goal of avoiding disposable plastic - and has already implemented 20 projects at municipal, national and EU level with more than 50 companies, 18 schools and ten city administrations.

  • Springboard for Impact Startups

    Anthropia gGmbH, based in Duisburg, offers startups with a socio-ecological mission coaching, impact planning, and targeted support to help young companies grow and scale their already developed and tested solutions.

  • Platform for Reuse & Refill

    The Yunus Environment Hub, together with the Chilean refill pioneer Algramo, is developing "Open Reuse", an open, global platform designed to help establish ReUse and ReFill systems with practical knowledge and tools.

  • Use plastic bags multiple times

    The bag exchange stations of the Frankfurt initiative Lust auf besser leben give plastic bags a second chance: drop off bags, take them with you, reuse them. The stations are now coming from the 3D printer.

  • Laboratory for plastics chemistry

    The TECHNOSEUM in Mannheim is developing a new educational module entitled "Art or Material." The TECHNOlab is dedicated to the topic of plastics chemistry and forms a learning location for children, adolescents and teachers.

  • Meal against plastic bottles

    In Nicaragua, people exchange plastic bottles for hot meals—and thanks to the educational work at the ReFill trucks, they also learn how waste prevention and hygiene interact.

  • Learning for a healthy environment

    In Indonesia, enormous amounts of plastic waste meet an inadequate disposal infrastructure. The SampApp offers assistance with consumer behavior, waste prevention, and proper disposal.