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Today we met with Netwerk ChangeMakersWageningen, a great organisation that brings youth and students closer to voluntary work. Who would not want to spend an hour less on Netflix and get an amazing experience in and with society in return? Let us know how you get involved with Wageningen city!

Recycling is a core factor for creating a circular economy that start at home. Last week we had a meeting with the civil servant about waste management in Wageningen. Wageningen provides orange bags for collecting PMD (plastic, metal, drink cartons), which you can get for free at the municipality reception. Did you know that proper recycling of our waste has a direct impact on our 'afvalstoffenheffing'? We pay to burn the normal waste, but get a premium on all plastic. Therefore, the less normal waste we produce, the less taxes we will have to pay! #recycle #waste #circulareconomy #wageningen

Last week we continued our journey to prevent stress and burn-outs. Together with Student Alliance Wageningen and Happiness4all we had a fruitful conversation about how we can reach out to and support students coping with stress and burn-out symptoms. We shared great ideas and are going to figure out how we can further build upon them.

Smart mobility is the future. Or is it? Today we attended an inspiring symposium about smart mobility and what it could mean for Wageningen. Examples from student city Nijmegen to how companies are committed to encouraging their employees to use smarter transportation lead to interesting discussions. Presentations and input from FoodValley, WUR, Gelderland Province, Wageningen Municipality, and researchers highlight the necessity for a multi-disciplinary approach. It was definitely an inspiring afternoon that boosted our creativity to further think about how to improve Wageningens mobility issues. #smart #mobility

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Last night, our chairwoman Rani Temmink recited our jointly written speech during the general considerations. We shared our vision for the 2018 – 2022 budget and raised awareness for, among other things, integration, the housing crisis, and the economic growth of Wageningen. The speech is in Dutch and can be rewatched from 53:30 – 1:01:15 https://wageningen.raadsinformatie.nl/vergadering/493444/

Today is another political evening! This evening Mark Reijerman will present and discuss student registration at the municipality with other political parties. Curious to hear about why we think it’s important, our ideas and what other parties think about the topic? Come to the city hall at 19:30 – the meetings are public! See you there!

Stress, depression and burn-out symptoms among students is dramatically increasing. Pressure to perform, student debts or finding housing all contribute to this trend. Stress is also the #1 health problem among employees. Together with Startpunt Wageningen who provides social advice and services and Student Alliance Wageningen who commits to student issues we talked about how we can make stress, depression and burn-outs more acceptable to talk about and which actions we can take to address the growing issue.

Our latest 'From the Council' for the local newspaper is here! 68 days until Christmas! https://www.connectwageningen.com/blog/68-days-until-christmas

Nog 68 dagen tot Kerstmis

De zomer schijnt nu wel echt voorbij te zijn. Het is midden oktober en de pompoenen mogen zo weer de kast uit. Je geloofd ons niet als we zeggen dat het over 68 dagen kerst is, maar toch is het zo. Dit is te merken aan de eerste pepernoten die in de supermarkten liggen en de sfeervolle...