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M3E GHG quotas cooperates with Eden Reforestation Projects. Recyclehero brings used clothing pick-up service to Cologne. PV2+ convinces with copper idea and enters Start-up BW Elevator Pitch 2023.

M3E cooperates with Eden Reforestation Projects for reforestation.

Berlin - M3E Group has announced a partnership with Eden Reforestation Projects to reforest rainforests. As part of its GHG quota service, M3E will plant three trees for every vehicle requested, supporting projects in Ethiopia and the Philippines. Through Eden's "Employ to Plant" approach, 8,334 trees have already been planted. Eden's "Employ to Plant" approach combines environmental, political and social dimensions and creates jobs for regions in need. This cooperation represents a big step for the meaningful marketing of GHG quotas and so far 8,334 trees have already been planted.

Niklas Pieweck, Team Lead GHG Quota Service at M3E:"In the end, it was not only Eden's global reputation, but more importantly their "Employ to Plant" approach that tipped the scales in favor of the partnership."

Dr. Christian Milan, Founder & Managing Director M3E Group:"As a "seed partner", it is also possible for us to take the first steps towards an even greater contribution to environmental and climate protection within our framework under Eden's umbrella."

Hamburg-based impact start-up Recyclehero brings successful old clothes pick-up service to Cologne

Cologne - Hamburg-based start-up recyclehero is now expanding its successful old clothes pick-up service to Cologne. Instead of sending old clothes abroad, the company is focusing on regional solutions. With the goal of giving as many old clothes as possible in Cologne a second chance, recyclehero is now offering a free pick-up service with e-load bikes in cooperation with VEMO. This service is aimed at private households and companies that want to dispose of their unused textiles in an environmentally friendly way. By working with local textile partners and social organizations, recyclehero aims to keep the used clothing cycle local and make Cologne more sustainable.

PV2+ makes it to the state finals of the Start-up BW Elevator Pitch 2023 at the AXEL Energie Startup Pokal.

Karlsruhe - The start-up PV2+ has convinced at the "AXEL Energie Startup Pokal" and secured a place in the state final of the "Start-up BW Elevator Pitch 2023". With their business idea to use copper instead of silver for contacts in solar cell production, they impressed the jury. This is the ninth time that the Ministry of Economics has held this start-up competition to find the most creative business ideas and best founders in the state. The preliminary rounds for the state finals are organized independently by the partners throughout Baden-Württemberg. The preliminary decision of the Karlsruhe Energy Accelerator took place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 as part of the fourth energy congress of the energy network fokus.energie e.V..

Founders play a decisive role in shaping the future of our economy with their innovative business ideas. That's why we want to provide them with the best possible support for their projects with our state campaign.

Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs