Sustainable leisure activities: Freiv research project started
Sustainable leisure activities: Freiv research project started
Leisure activities is an element that enriches people's daily life. Be it visiting concerts, when gardening in the allotment garden or when walking with the dog - all of these activities contribute considerably to the quality of life. But how do our leisure activities affect the environment? This is the central question that is investigated in the "Freress" research project.
ecological relevance of leisure activities
The connection between leisure and the environment is often overlooked, although leisure activities are associated with a variety of resource consumption and environmental impact. Whether with the construction of leisure sites such as concert halls or amusement parks, the production of sports equipment or even the maintenance of pets - all of these activities require considerable amounts of raw materials such as steel, concrete and wood. Studies show that private households in Germany have a raw material consumption of up to 80 million tons annually, which corresponds to around 13 % of the total German raw material consumption.
The research project "Freress" in focus
As part of the project "Resource conservation and circular economy when the leisure area", a comprehensive analysis is carried out, which quantified the raw material consumption and the associated greenhouse gas emissions in the recreational sector. This research project is of great importance, since it not only deals with the ecological footprint of leisure activities, but also develops solutions for resource conservation.
goals and approach of the project
The UBA (Federal Environment Agency) aims to understand the complex relationships within the leisure area and to identify both relevant actors and concrete options for action. In the first step, a thorough inventory and analysis of all stakeholders in the leisure area takes place. Subsequently, quantitative analyzes are carried out with environmental economic models for Germany and selected EU countries to measure the effects of leisure activities on raw material consumption and emissions.
workshop and best practice
The results are not only documented, but also discussed in several workshops with stakeholders to develop practical recommendations for action. These recommendations are designed to promote resource -saving practices in the recreational sector and at the same time share innovative "best practice" that can act as a model.
Future view
The project, which will run from June 2024 to May 2027, is carried out under the supervision of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Security and Consumer Protection. In view of the increasing importance of environmental protection in all areas of life
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