Fair Trade City of Mainz
Mainz has been committed to the motto "Think globally - act locally - Mainz thinks globally" for many years. Fair trade is a key facet of this. The Fair Trade City campaign will promote fair trade at a local level and anchor it sustainably.
Fair Trade Team sammelt für BlechWech Foundation Köln
Was haben Kronkorken mit Nachhaltigkeit, Unterstützung Hilfsbedürftiger und Mainz zu tun?
Seit 2018 sammelt die BlechWech Foundation aus Köln Kronkorken von Privatleuten, aus der Gastronomie und aus weiteren Quellen, um den Müll in unserer Umwelt zu reduzieren und gleichzeitig Gutes zu tun. Hierfür werden in Köln und mittlerweile deutschlandweit Sammelcontainer aufgestellt, die – sobald sie voll sind – zu diversen Verwertern transportiert und recycelt werden. Der Gegenwert des Materials wird direkt an die SOS Kinderdörfer weltweit gespendet und der Impfstoff an der Mutter-Kind-Klinik finanziert. So wird die Umwelt geschont und gleichzeitig ein tolles soziales Projekt unterstützt.
Diese Initiative wird nun in Mainz unterstützt:
Zentrale Sammelstelle ist der Umweltladen in der Steingasse. Hier können gesammelte Kronkorken abgegeben werden, die Fair Trader sorgen für den Transport nach Köln!
Fairtrade Deutschland e.V. erneuert 2025 den Titel für die Landeshauptstadt Mainz
Die Landeshauptstadt Mainz erfüllt weiterhin alle Kriterien der Fairtrade-Towns Kampagne und trägt für weitere zwei Jahre den Titel „Fair Trade-Stadt“. Die Auszeichnung wurde erstmalig im Jahr 2013 durch Fairtrade Deutschland e.V. verliehen. Seitdem baut die Stadt ihr Engagement weiter aus.
Successes and movers and shakers
The Fair Trade Town campaign thrives on the many projects that have been implemented and are planned, and of course on the people behind them. The Fair Trade Team meets regularly to exchange ideas and develop new ones. Anyone interested is welcome to attend the meetings. They will take place in 2026, always at 5:30 p.m. (location to be announced in due course):
- April 9
- June 24
- August 11
- November 18
Background
A brief review: In April 2011, Mainz City Council decided that the city of Mainz would participate in this global campaign. Fairtrade products are not limited to coffee and tea. The product range extends from flowers, soccer balls, clothing, natural stones, and carpets to confectionery, juices, and sugar. The aim of the campaign is to make fair trade part of everyday life, i.e., to expand the range of fair trade products available in the city, to inform citizens, and to motivate them to buy more fair trade products. To this end, a Fair Trade Team has been set up in Mainz.
Capital of Fair Trade" competition
Every two years, 100 cities and municipalities apply to become the "Fair Trade Capital." The competition is organized by the Service Agency Communities in One World/Engagement Global, and hundreds of projects are submitted each time. Mainz will also be participating in the competition in 2025.
Our brochure: Yes, I do - Fair marriage in Mainz
Your wedding day is a special day in your life! The wedding celebration can be a sign of a sustainable future. To give the romantic theme of marriage an alternative twist, the Fair Trade Team of the state capital Mainz has now published a guide to fair weddings. The high-quality brochure provides ideas for invitations, wedding rings, where and how to celebrate, floral decorations and gifts, and the honeymoon.
Yes, I do - The guide to an unforgettable wedding reception
The fair trade song by MONOKLAES
And another wonderful thing has been achieved: a Fair Trade song has been composed especially for Mainz! Created by the singer-songwriter community, "Fairliebt" is aimed specifically at young people. Composed and arranged by MONOKLAES – Peter Klaes and Burkhard Mayer-Andersson.