Association the green drop

Association the green drop is located in Fribourg, Switzerland on Passage du Cardinal 1. Association the green drop is rated 5 out of 5 in the category cultural association in Switzerland. the green drop is a non-profit association which focuses on raising awareness among the swiss population about the importance of reducing the environmental impact and initiating behavioral changes towards a more sustainable and eco-responsible lifestyle. On 13th & 14th April 2019, the green drop is organising its first eco-festival the green wave in Fribourg at blueFACTORY. The festival the green wave brings together local initiatives of the canton of Fribourg which advocate for a more sustainable future. The festival’s ambition is to raise awareness among all the generations about the importance of reducing our ecological footprint and to offer practical & easily applicable solutions. The children and the families are at the heart of the program with activities specially designed for them. A place to share and build a real citizen movement. Waste reduction and food waste are the main topics of this first edition. Other topics such as organic farming, sustainable food and nutrition, ethical fashion, health and well-being, natural beauty and personal care, green housing, soft mobility and renewable energies will also be part of the program. What to expect when visiting the festival: a diverse exhibition with local initiatives, insightful conferences, creative workshops, family activities, film screenings, a food area and a cultural stage with musical and artistic performances. Driven by the environmental responsibility, the festival the green wave aims to reflect its values into its organisation. Bearing in mind that the ecological footprint of a festival is usually substantial, the green wave sets out to reduce its environmental impact as much as possible by putting in place sustainable and eco-responsible solutions throughout its organisation.