Gebraucht und Gut; Secondhand: Uni Osnabrück

A second life for used things

"Used and good" describes a concept of reusing, recycling and upgrading products that have already been used at the university. It promotes sustainability by conserving resources and reducing waste. Here are some ways in which used items can be given a second life.

Important I Separation procedure

All items that are reused within the university can simply be passed on to the respective organizational facilities. Employees do not need a request for disposal or a transfer agreement for this.

All items that are to leave the university (to be sold or given away) must first be given a disposal request approved by the Finance Department. Transfer agreements must also be completed for these items when they are handed in free of charge. The Environmental Coordinator will be happy to advise you on the procedure!

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Promoting transfer within the university

Do you have items (e.g. furniture) that your organizational unit no longer needs but that are in good condition? Then ask your colleagues in neighboring units. Perhaps the item will find a second home there.

Furniture storage at the university

There are two furniture warehouses at the university. Well-preserved furniture that is no longer needed is stored there. You can use this furniture at any time for further use at the university. This is managed by the Procurement Office of the Finance Department. An online portal is currently being set up.

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Fix me

Instead of throwing away defective items, they can be repaired. If possible, you will receive support from our university's own workshops.

Exchange shelf in the StudZ

Our exchange shelf in building 53 offers space for things that are too good to throw away. We are also happy to give away discarded office materials (e.g. file folders).

Another swap shelf is to be set up at the Westerberg campus.

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Bulletin board - StudIP to give away

In Stud.IP there is the notice board and the section "To give away - old university things". Here you can offer items for university people to give away. (Please always remember to submit a request for disposal and a transfer contract!!!)

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Office supplies in abundance

When tidying up in the office, you sometimes stumble across strange old treasures (e.g. boxes of envelopes or foils). Please get in touch with the environmental coordinator and together we will find a sensible way to pass them on.

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Set up the box in the schools

If there are things to be given away (note the request for disposal), you are welcome to offer them directly to the people in your organizational unit. Sometimes a cardboard box in the secretary's office is enough to give away file folders, for example.

Sharing is caring I borrow more often

There are reusable dishes, cargo bikes and various other things that you can borrow from the university. Do you have items in your school that you could make available to others? Then get in touch with the environmental coordinator.

If we manage to extend the lifespan of things, and if we manage to want fewer things ourselves - then we will be a step closer to sustainable consumption. So come on - let's throw our old consumer habits overboard!

Used & Good