Nijmegen, GE
Municipality en Gelderland
Netherlands
Nijmegen, GE cuts down on unwanted ads in the mail with its yes-yes sticker program
Municipal officials identified unaddressed advertising mail as a major source of paper waste. The proposal creates an opt-in system for residents who want to continue receiving this type of mail. A ja-ja - or yes-yes - sticker on a mailbox leads to the delivery of unaddressed ads. Nijmegen also offers a no-no sticker for households that don't want addressed advertisements. Each household without a yes-yes sticker eliminates an estimated 26 kilograms of paper waste each year.
Nijmegen, GE
Netherlands
Nijmegen, GE offered residents a Future-Proof Housing Loan to encourage sustainable renovations
The Municipality of Nijmegen offered residents a Future-Proof Housing Loan to encourage the development of sustainable homes. Homeowners can use the loan for solar panels, home insulation, asbestos remediation, foundation repairs, etc. The loan is available in various amounts with competitive interest rates and it does not require monthly payments. Applicants are required to combine at least one energy-saving measure with a modification that makes the home future-proof such as a stair lift.
Nijmegen, GE
Netherlands