Events

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All our 2026 events at a glance

Switzerland

Nicaragua

Plastic-for-Meals Events

At our Plastic-for-Meals events, members of the local community receive a hot meal in exchange for 20 plastic bottles. At the same time, we inform them about our Refill Truck project and train participants in using sustainable alternatives.

On average, around 160 people participate in each event.

Planned events for 2026 (Sundays, 2:00–5:00 p.m.):

Sunday, January 25, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Astillero

Sunday, February 22, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Las Cañas

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Higueral

Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., San Francisco Libre

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Pacora

Sunday, June 28, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., La Virgen Morena

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Asentamiento

Sunday, August 30, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., San Ignacio

Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Tamarindo

Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Ojochal

Sunday, November 29, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., San Ramón

Sunday, December 20, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Las Salinas

School Workshops

Target group: approx. 50 children aged 8–12

In interactive workshops, we playfully teach the basics of recycling and the circular economy. The children learn which materials can be recycled, including plastic bottles and aluminum cans, and how recycling affects the environment and society.

One focus is on the 5 Rs of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair. We also introduce the Refill Truck project. The children receive a flyer to share the offer with their families.

Goals:

  • Raise awareness of recycling and plastic reduction
  • Show concrete options for taking action
  • Sensitize families to sustainable consumption

Planned workshops for 2026 (Wednesdays, 3:00–4:00 p.m.):

Wednesday, February 10, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m., El Astillero.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m., San Roque

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m., Las Salinas

Wednesday, November 23, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m., San Francisco Libre

Refill Truck Project

Our Refill Truck is in operation every week from Tuesday to Saturday in the Rivas region (approx. 180,000 inhabitants). Here, local residents can exchange their plastic bottles for cash, shampoo, or cleaning supplies.

Re- & Upcycling Workshop

The Re- & Upcycling Workshop is open every week from Tuesday to Saturday and processes plastic bottles from the Refill Truck project and the Plastic-for-Meals events. Caps and rings are upcycled on site, while PET bottles and aluminum cans are sold in Managua for recycling.

India

Plastic-for-Meals Events

At our Plastic-for-Meals events, members of the local community receive a hot meal in exchange for handing in 20 plastic bottles. At the same time, we raise awareness about our Refill Truck project and train participants in using sustainable alternatives.

Planned Events for 2026 (Sundays, 12:00–16:00):

Sunday, 25 January 2026, 12:00–16:00, Colaba
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 12:00–16:00, Govandi
Sunday, 29 March 2026, 12:00–16:00, Dharavi
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 12:00–16:00, Shyam Nagar
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 12:00–16:00, Dharavi

Sunday, 14 June 2026, 12:00–16:00, Govandi

Sunday, 28 June 2026, 12:00–16:00, Dharavi
Sunday, 28 October 2026, 12:00–16:00, Govandi
Sunday, 29 November 2026, 12:00–16:00, Dharavi
Sunday, 20 December 2026, 12:00–16:00, Shyam Nagar

School Workshops

Every two weeks, one of our teachers visits a school in the Bhandup area and delivers three or four talks lasting 30 to 45 minutes each, attended by up to 200 students.

To participate in the event, students must bring 20 plastic bottles.

Objectives:

  • Raising awareness through education: Teaching students about the impact of plastic waste on their health, the environment, and their community, and why responsible plastic use is important.
  • Empowering young people: Providing students with the knowledge and tools they need to actively promote sustainability—at school and beyond.
  • Creating a ripple effect in the community: Encouraging students to initiate changes at home by sharing what they have learned and involving their families in conversations about recycling and mindful consumption.

Office

Our office is open every Monday through Friday. Please feel free to visit!

Ghana

Our community event series offers the residents of Dwabor and Abeyee in Ghana the opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability while receiving a warm meal. Each event series consists of two radio broadcasts, two school workshops, and one large community event, where participants can exchange 20 collected plastic bottles or 30 water sachets for a warm meal.  

In 2026, we plan to conduct ten event series – four in Abeyee, four in Dwabor – and two in Atonkwa. On average, about 230 participants benefit from each community event, thereby fostering a culture of community engagement. Below are our planned dates for our upcoming event series in 2026.





                     

Saturday, September 19, 2026, 09:00 - 14:00, Abeyee 
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 09:00 - 14:00, Dwabor    
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 09:00 - 14:00, Abeyee
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 09:00 - 14:00, Dwabor

Our school (educational) workshops combine education with practical solutions and empower the next generation to drive meaningful changes for a more sustainable future.  

Goals of the school workshops  

1. Promoting environmental awareness: Educate students about the importance of recycling and sustainable waste management, so they understand the impacts of plastic pollution and the need to reduce plastic consumption.  

2. Strengthening agency and responsibility: Equip students with practical knowledge and skills to actively contribute to reducing plastic waste in their schools and communities and to foster a sense of responsibility and environmental stewardship.  

3. Promoting community engagement: Extend the impact beyond the classroom by involving families in sustainable practices through shared knowledge and information materials, to inspire long-term behavioral changes in households.

Below are our planned dates for our upcoming school (educational) workshops in 2026. 





School Workshop 1: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Dwabor
School Workshop 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Dwabor
School Workshop 1: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Abeyee
School Workshop 2: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Abeyee
School Workshop 1: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Dwabor
School Workshop 2: Wednesday, December 12, 2026, 09:00 - 10:00, Dwabor

Germany

Sunday, August 1, 2026 - Ball & Beats Festival with Ortel Mobile - Cologne

Events Held

Switzerland

Educational Community Event, Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Las Cañas
165 meals distributed and 4,763 bottles collected

School Workshop, Thursday, March 29, 2025, 3:00–4:00 p.m., San Ignacio
30 children, grades 3 and 4
Topic: What plastic waste does to our environment & How you can earn money by recycling

School Workshop, Thursday, April 24, 2025, 11:00–11:40 a.m., San Juan del Sur
30 children, grades 4 and 5
Topic: The 5 Rs of recycling & the importance and impact of the work of Buy Food with Plastic in the region

Educational Community Event, Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Astillero
285 meals distributed and 7,000 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, May 25, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Virgen de Morena
146 meals distributed and 4,699 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., El Ojochal
138 meals distributed and 3,641 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, August 10, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Las Salinas
144 meals distributed and 2,625 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00–5:00 p.m., Las Cañas
162 meals distributed and 4,050 bottles collected

India

Educational Community Event (Pilot), Sunday, January 26, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Pulianthope in Chennai
128 meals distributed and 2,727 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, February 9, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Chamunda Nagar
186 meals distributed and 6,507 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, March 9, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Shyam Nagar
157 meals distributed and 4,530 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, April 6, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Pratap Nagar (postponed to September 14, 2025)

Educational Community Event, Sunday, May 18, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Chamunda Nagar
150 meals distributed and 5,235 bottles collected

Educational Community Event, Sunday, June 8, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m., Shyam Nagar (postponed to August 23, 2025)

School Workshop, Thursday, June 16, 2025, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Mumbai
125 children, grades 3, 4 and 5
Topic: What plastic waste does to our environment & how you can earn money by recycling

School Workshop, Thursday, June 26, 2025, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Mumbai
125 children, grades 3, 4 and 5
Topic: What plastic waste does to our environment & how you can earn money by recycling

Educational Community Event, Sunday, July 2, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m.,New English School, Bhandup West 212 meals distributed and 5,011 bottles collected


Ghana
Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 1
School Workshop 1: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Abeyee M/A Basic School, 131 students (Junior High School 1, 2 and 3)

Educational Community Event, Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Abeyee 407 meals distributed, 16,892 bottles and 53,694 sachets collected

School Workshop 2: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Abeyee M/A Basic School, 129 students (Primary 4, 5 and 6)

Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 2
School Workshop 1: Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Dwabor M/A Basic School, 83 students (Primary 3, 4 and 5)

Educational Community Event,Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Dwabor 257 meals distributed, 6,144 bottles and 14,130 sachets collected

School Workshop 2: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Dwabor M/A Basic School, 83 students (Primary 6, 7 and 8)

Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 3
School Workshop 1: Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00–11:30 a.m., St. Anthony’s Catholic Basic School, 54 students (Primary 3, 4 and 5)

Educational Community Event, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Atonkwa 230 meals distributed, 6,296 bottles and 22,922 sachets collected

School Workshop 2: Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:30–2:00 p.m., St. Anthony’s Catholic Basic School, 67 students (Primary 6, 7 and 8)

Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 4
School Workshop 1: Friday, June 5, 2026, 9:00–10:05 a.m., Abeyee M/A Basic School, 113 students (Primary 4, 5 and 6)

Educational Community Event, Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Abeyee 206 meals distributed, 4,416 bottles and 16,956 sachets collected

School Workshop 2: Friday, June 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Abeyee M/A Basic School, 76 students (Primary 7 and 8)

Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 5
School Workshop 1: Friday, June 26, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Dwabor M/A Basic School, 85 students (Primary 6, 7 and 8)

Educational Community Event, Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Dwabor 215 meals distributed, 4,560 bottles and 11,618 sachets collected

School Workshop 2: Thursday, July 9, 2026, 8:00–10:00 a.m., Dwabor M/A Basic School, 78 students (Primary 3, 4 and 5)

Plastic-for-Meal Event Series 6
Educational Community Event, Thursday, August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Atonkwa, 356 meals distributed, 4,544 bottles and 47,100 sachets collected

Would you like to learn more about our events? Feel free to contact

Vero Lehmann

vero@buyfoodwithplastic.org