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  • The Beezdorf Project Expands

    The Beezdorf Project is expanding to new locations this year following the success of the Beezdorf Kitchen in Biesdorf in 2023. Beezdorf has expanded its cooperation with local schools in the close vicinity of OPEN’s retail centres, now working with 3 additional schools in Plauen, Hohen Neuendorf and Berlin.
    The projects launched with not only the addition of bees on the centre rooftops but wit

  • Empowering Tomorrow’s Eco-Champions: A Day with Beezdorf Kitchen


    In an era where sustainability and conscious consumption have become paramount, instilling healthy and eco-friendly food habits in our youth is a mission of great significance. The Beezdorf Kitchen initiative, a collaborative effort by Greenman OPEN and yes&, continues to champion this cause with unwavering dedication. The recent event at Fuchsberg Elementary School in Berlin was a shini

  • Beezdorf Kitchen Promotes Education and Biodiversity in Local Community

    The educational initiative Beezdorf Kitchen continues to make a positive social impact by engaging with the local community and promoting biodiversity. This week, the fund’s daughter company yes& organised a further event at the Berlin Fuchsberg elementary school as part of the ongoing Beezdorf Kitchen event series.
    The Beezdorf Kitchen initiative, funded by Greenman OPEN and operating unde

  • Empowering School Children in Sustainable Food Practices

    Last week our daughter company yes& organised another enlightening event at the Berlin Fuchsberg elementary school as part of the Beezdorf Kitchen event series. Around 30 fifth-grade children embraced the opportunity to embark on a culinary adventure: The 6th event aimed to educate school children about the profound influence of food on our climate, supported children in developing a deep unde

  • OPEN’s Fourth Beezdorf Kitchen Event Promotes Sustainable Food and Production in Berlin Schools


    Greenman OPEN successfully organised the fourth event of its project “Beezdorf Kitchen” at Berlin’s Fuchsberg elementary school. The educational program, initiated by Greenman, aims to educate children around the topic and benefits of sustainable food production, supply, and growing their own food. From May 23rd to 25th, Greenman’s vertical farming joint-venture Potager Farm, in collaboration

  • The Beezdorf Kitchen: Educational Cooking Session at Berlin’s Elementary School

    In Germany, the consumer sector “food” is responsible for around 15% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Due to the high demand for food outside the home, changes in this area have the potential to significantly boost climate efficient nutrition.
    The Beezdorf Kitchen initiative, which was launched in 2023 by Greenman OPEN strives to engage and educate local school children about the benefits of

  • Berlin schoolchildren plant their own garden thanks to the Beezdorf Kitchen educational programme

    One of the most powerful solutions to addressing climate change lies in the food we eat. Greenman believes, that educating young people is one of the most sustainable ways of doing that. Less than 25% of children receive “food education” at school and 83% of those that do receive food education are more likely to eat fresh unprocessed foods.
    The Beezdorf initiative, organised by our sister comp

  • Educational programme “The Beezdorf Kitchen” launches

    The Beezdorf Kitchen was launched last Thursday at Berlin’s Fuchsberg Elementary School. The Beezdorf Kitchen is an educational programme organised by our daughter company yes&, which takes place in areas close to the retail centres of the OPEN fund.
    We recognise the importance of working towards sustainable goals and we believe that the fund’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fra

  • Project Beezdorf: Bees for the Biesdorf Centre

    Bees are a key player in our ecosystem. Several thousand fruits and vegetables as well as important wild plants depend on bees as pollination insects. The insects’ work is also vital for the survival of the human being. However, bees are threatened by extinction.
    By placing bees on the roof of our centre in Berlin-Biesdorf, we aim to do our part to preserve food diversity. As part of our Beezdo