“Exchange Among Equals”

“A truly valuable exchange! Thank you for your insights,” summarized Dr. Katharina Reuter, Managing Director of the Federal Association of Sustainable Economy (Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft e.V., BNW). 

The occasion was a meeting between the BNW Berlin-Brandenburg regional group and the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor, and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Steinbach. This visit took place for the first time at the end of July. According to Dein Lieblingsgärtner, the Minister had “requested this meeting to engage in dialogue with the association and its sustainably operating members, to understand the challenges in the real economy, and to discuss them”.

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As the BNW and Dr. Katharina Reuter summarized, “It was important that we didn’t just complain but came with constructive suggestions on how sustainable business practices can be better appreciated”. A “Brandenburg Circular Economy Strategy” could ultimately lead to “more Circular Economy”.

The BNW continued: Brandenburg’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Jörg Steinbach (SPD), listened, “expressed some clear disagreements, and shared the strategic considerations of his department with us“. It was a “good start with an exchange among equals, albeit with some differences”, wrote Ökofrost, who mentioned that topics such as “sustainability criteria in public procurement”, “issues with funding”, and “the potential rise of right-wing politics in Brandenburg and what that could mean for the business location” were discussed. Landgut Stober also emphasized, “It was a very open and constructive conversation that will continue”, noting that “Minister Steinbach had an open ear for meaningful business practices”.

We agree with Ökofrost: “We are happy to continue the dialogue for more sustainability in Brandenburg’s economy!” and we also echo Haral Rettich’s sentiment and look forward “to further discussions and the opportunity to work together for greater sustainability in Brandenburg’s economy!”

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The BNW also expressed gratitude to the “member companies whose practical insights made the meeting what it was”. At BNW, “Our members are already practicing the economy of tomorrow — sustainable and future-oriented”.

We are all the more pleased to have not only been part of the meeting but also a guest in the interview section. “Green City Solutions builds air filters from moss. How it came about and what obstacles had to be overcome are discussed by Peter Sänger, CEO of the company, in conversation with the BNW.”

But that’s not all. Our co-founder also explains that while we are “not a replacement for trees, we are a good alternative”. “Whether it’s CityBreeze, CityTree, or WallBreeze—the fresh breeze is at the core of the startup and new BNW member, Green City Solutions”.

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You can also learn more about Green City Solutions in the BNW’s membership article “The Combination of Ecology, Social, and Economy”.

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