Do you want zero waste for your school, company or neighborhood? Get upcycling for everyone!
At Bottleneck, we want to create sustainable experiences & added value for everyone. Whether companies, public organizations, educational institutions or private individuals. Discover your benefits, which topics are in focus and how this can be put into practice.
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Tangible environmental education
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Strengthening community & inclusion
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Lasting effect
Public institutions
Education
Projects
Company
& Teambuilding
Private use
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01 – Public institutions
Public institutions
Sustainable participation &
Local added value for everyone involved
How we help you
Turning environmental protection into a hands-on project
Bottleneck makes zero waste and upcycling tangible for municipalities, districts and public institutions. With our workshops and ReUp solutions, we strengthen citizen participation, promote local networking and show how waste prevention can become a shared experience of success – without complicated planning, but with real impact.
What added value does Bottleneck offer for public bodies such as municipalities, city administrations, environmental centers or neighborhood management?
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Inclusion & participation
Our setups and workshops are adapted to all socio-demographic and educational levels and thus enable barrier-free participation. -
Integration
We create shared experiences and enable active integration of all people – regardless of origin or gender. -
Experiential communication
We convey environmental education in an interactive, tangible and therefore sustainable way by actively involving people in the creative upcycling process. -
Regional structural development
We revitalize town centers and neighbourhoods, attract new visitors and create lively meeting places for the community.
Examples from practice
Kreislaufwirtschaft
Bringing the circular economy to life in cities and neighborhoods
City administrations - Environmental offices - District centers
The added value we create:
- Raising awareness in the neighborhood: upcycling as an anchor for environmental campaigns.
- Promoting participation: Creative participation for children, families and senior citizens.
- Making the circular economy visible: Glass upcycling as a tangible practical example.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station: As a mobile hands-on activity at the “Open Day” of an environmental agency or at district festivals.
- ReUp Boxes: Fixed station in a district center or repair café for regular activities.
- Use: Part of municipal education and participation formats (e.g. children’s holiday program, environmental month).
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Municipal environmental funding: Grants for environmental education and citizen participation.
- Structural funding & participation budgets: For integrative district projects.
- Cooperation: With local educational initiatives, environmental associations & urban development offices.
Inklusion & Integration
Inclusion workshop for barrier-free bottle upcycling
Social facilities - workshops for the disabled - integrative projects
The added value we create:
- Barrier-free working – creative participation for all, regardless of individual abilities
- Social integration – working together connects and creates encounters
- Using the circular economy – sustainably upgrading used glass instead of disposing of it
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station – Mobile workshop for bottle processing and inclusion events
- ReUp Boxes – Permanent solution for workshops and educational institutions
- Use: Long-term rental or installment plan for social facilities
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Action fund for environmental education – funding for sustainable education projects
- Zero-waste funding programs – support for circular economy initiatives
- Income from product sales – cooperation with gastronomy possible
02 – Educational institution
Educational institution
Bringing education to life & integrating sustainability in the long term
How we help you
How zero waste becomes a hands-on lesson
Whether schools, universities or educational projects – Bottleneck makes zero waste tangible. Our ReUp workshops encourage participation, creativity and collaborative work, while pupils and participants are actively involved in upcycling projects. In this way, sustainability is not only learned, but experienced – with tangible results that last.
What added value does Bottleneck offer educational institutions such as schools, universities, libraries, adult education centers and environmental education centers?
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Communicating values
Participants experience sustainability directly and develop a long-term awareness of environmental protection and resource conservation. -
Inclusion Participation
Anyone can take part – regardless of age, previous knowledge or ability. This makes environmental education accessible to everyone. -
Practical learning
Our upcycling workshops make the topic of resource conservation tangible instead of just teaching it in theory. -
Motivation & engagement
Upcycling together creates “aha” moments that activate learners and make learning more fun.
Examples from practice
Teambuilding & Kooperation
Upcycling as a practical learning format in schools & education
Upcycling as a practical learning format in schools & education
The added value we create:
- Practical environmental education: Sustainability is experienced tangibly & creatively.
- Strengthening self-efficacy: Participants create real results.
- Learning with head & hand: Ideal for project weeks & open learning formats.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station: As a workshop module for project days or AG offers.
- ReUp Boxes: For flexible use in the classroom or in youth centers.
- Use: Individual actions or permanent integration into educational programs.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Support programs: Environmental education, opportunity sponsorships, Aktion Mensch.
- School budgets or project funding: for creative learning formats with impact.
- Cooperation: With foundations or municipal education funds.
Kreislaufwirtschaft
Circular economy & glass upcycling as a municipal project
Municipalities - City administrations - Sustainability initiatives
The added value we create:
- Making zero waste visible: Keeping glass in the cycle instead of disposing of it.
- Sustainable urban development: using resources locally and creatively.
- Raising awareness: Actively sensitize citizens to recycling and waste prevention.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station: Mobile information module at city festivals and environmental markets.
- ReUp Boxes: Fixed stations in district centers or repair cafés.
- Long-term use: leasing models for environmental agencies and educational projects.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Municipal environmental funding: Grants for zero-waste projects.
- Project funds & cooperations: Funding through educational and environmental initiatives.
- Refinancing: Income from workshops or local partnerships.
03 – Companies and CSR
CSR & Company
Integrating zero waste & team spirit into the corporate culture
How we help you
Upcycling as a team event with added value
Whether it’s a company party, CSR project or team building – Bottleneck makes sustainability tangible. Teams work together on upcycling projects, strengthen team spirit and set a visible example for zero waste in your company.
What added value does Bottleneck offer for companies – for & CRS departments or in the areas of sustainability initiatives, gastronomy, craft businesses?
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Inclusive culture
Our upcycling activities bring together colleagues from all departments and backgrounds, without any prior knowledge. -
Team building & motivation
Working together on creative projects strengthens team spirit and provides real aha moments. -
Living values together
Sustainability is not just claimed, it can be experienced – a strong signal both internally and externally. -
Little effort
We provide the technology, materials and ideas – you concentrate entirely on the shared experience.
Examples from practice
Teambuilding & Kooperation
Sustainable team building
Companies, HR departments, CSR strategists
The added value we create:
- Team building with a purpose: Upcycling together promotes cohesion.
- Making values visible: Sustainability can be actively experienced.
- Creative break from everyday working life: promoting self-efficacy & motivation.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station: Mobile team event module for CSR campaigns & workshops.
- ReUp Boxes: DIY stations for creative spaces or internal events.
- Use: One-off workshops or regular team-building formats.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- CSR & team building budgets: For sustainable employee formats.
- Cooperation: With zero-waste initiatives or educational projects.
- Integration: In company health & development concepts.
Teambuilding & Kooperation
Sustainable customer events & promotion
Companies, brands, retail, trade fairs & promotion agencies
The added value we create:
- Creative customer loyalty: personalized give-aways with a message.
- Bringing brand values to life: Actively communicating sustainability.
- Increase attention: Interaction instead of classic advertising.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station: Live attraction at trade fairs, in stores or at events.
- ReUp Boxes: Fixed stations for campaigns & customer promotions.
- Flexible use: pop-ups, roadshows or permanent activation.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Marketing budget: For sustainable promotion & events.
- Refinancing: Sale of products or through sponsoring.
- Support programs: For CSR, zero waste and green communication.
Teambuilding & Kooperation
Internal company events
Companies, event agencies, CSR departments
The added value we create:
The upcycling workshops create a shared awareness of the circular economy, strengthen team spirit and bring sustainability to life in the company. They also support the company’s internal waste separation system.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Station as a mobile workshop module for company events, summer parties or Christmas parties
- ReUp Boxes as a sustainable DIY station for interactive employee events
- Use: One-off events or regular sustainable creative workshops in the company
Financing & funding opportunities:
- CSR budget for a sustainable corporate culture
- Savings: Durable bottle items instead of unnecessary give-aways
- Possibility of refinancing through the sale of upcycling products as a corporate gift
04 – Private events
Private events
Celebrate with meaning – sustainable, creative & unforgettable
How we help you
Upcycling ideas for parties, weddings & private events
Whether it’s a wedding, birthday or garden party – with Bottleneck, your celebration will not only be unique, but also sustainable.
Design individual upcycling decorations with your guests, create personal mementos or refinance your event with upcycling products for sale.
What added value does Bottleneck offer for private projects such as weddings, events, birthdays, own initiatives or for refinancing through zero-waste products?
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Individual decoration:
Create unique vases, glasses & lamps from recycled glass. -
Creative hands-on activity:
Guests become part of the experience & take away memories. -
Celebrate sustainably:
Decorate in a resource-saving way & avoid waste. -
Refinancing through upcycling:
Sell your upcycling products & make your event more sustainable.
Examples from practice
DIY-Produkte
Join-in highlight at club celebrations
Sports clubs - Neighborhood associations - Cultural & music clubs
The added value we create:
- Strengthening community: Creative participation connects members of all age groups.
- Design club identity: Upcycling products with club colors or logos as decoration or give-aways.
- Celebrate sustainably: hands-on activities instead of a throwaway program – meaningful & experience-oriented.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Boxes: As a DIY station at a summer party, anniversary or open day.
- ReUp Station: Supervised activity for children & adults – e.g. trophies made from used glass, club decorations or fan articles.
- Use: One-off highlights or a fixed element in the club’s annual calendar.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Association budget: Integration in event or member retention measures.
- Local funding: e.g. district cultural funds, sustainability awards or district funding.
- Refinancing: Sale or auction of the designed products – e.g. as merchandise, raffle prizes or fundraising campaigns.
DIY-Produkte
Upcycling as a highlight at a wedding
Weddings - Birthdays - Anniversaries
The added value we create:
- Individual souvenirs: guests design vases or lanterns.
- Community experience: creative handicrafts bring people together.
- Sustainable decoration: DIY instead of disposable products.
How bottleneck services can be integrated:
- ReUp Boxes: DIY station for guests.
- ReUp Station: creative area with instructions.
- Mobile upcycling corner: Flexible use.
Financing & funding opportunities:
- Self-financing: save costs with DIY decoration.
- Refinancing: Sale of upcycling products as gifts for guests.
- Cost savings: homemade decorations instead of expensive bought ones.
05 – Anything else?
Still have questions?
No matter what - whether it's about financing, funding, setup or workshop documents: We'll be happy to help you! If you still have any questions, just write to us!
How time-consuming is the assembly and dismantling?
Setting up and dismantling our upcycling setups is uncomplicated and time-saving. Thanks to our modular systems, which are delivered either on a cargo bike or in a practical case, transportation is easy. All you need on site is enough space to set it up. With the enclosed assembly instructions, assembly is quick and requires no prior technical knowledge.
Is the whole thing really safe?
Yes, absolutely! Our upcycling workshops and DIY setups are safe and certified. The bottle separators used comply with the applicable safety standards and are CE-marked. This means we can guarantee safe and harmless use - even for educational projects and events.
Are there any funding opportunities?
Yes, there are various funding opportunities depending on the type of project and accessibility. We will be happy to advise you individually on suitable funding programs, especially when it comes to educational projects, sustainability initiatives or community campaigns. Just get in touch with us and we'll find the right solution together!
Can I use the setup without staff?
Yes, absolutely! Our upcycling workshops and DIY setups are safe and certified. The bottle separators used comply with the applicable safety standards and are CE-marked. This means we can guarantee safe and harmless use - even for educational projects and events.
Can I use the setup without staff?
Yes, that is possible! Our DIY workshops and ReUp boxes are designed so that you can use them independently. The comprehensive operating instructions and clearly structured materials make it easy to set them up yourself. This allows you to carry out the upcycling activity flexibly and independently.
From what number of participants is it worthwhile?
Our upcycling workshops are worthwhile even for small groups, depending on the format and type of workshop. Whether for team events, school projects or joint activities - the flexible design makes it possible to work creatively with both a few and many participants.
06 – Start now!