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May 19: Berlin Contemplates Sustainable Rewards Akin to Copenhagen's CopenPay
In a bid to promote eco-friendly behavior, Berlin is considering instituting a system similar to Copenhagen's CopenPay initiative. This scheme rewards visitors who opt for train travel and engage in sustainable activities with incentives such as free lunches, boat trips, or museum discounts.
Launched last year, the Danish scheme has set its sights on expansion in 2025, introducing the option of free rental bicycles. Now, Berlin hopes to join the ranks, devising a comparable incentive program aimed at encouraging environmentally conscious actions.
As reported by Sabine Wendt of visitBerlin, plans for the Berlin project are progressing steadily, with close collaboration ongoing with the Danish counterparts. The tentative launch date for the Berlin initiative is set for next year.
Copenhagen's scheme extends beyond simply avoiding air travel. Other actions, such as litter collection, participating in urban gardening projects, or following a vegetarian diet, can also earn rewards in the form of cultural experiences or complimentary food and drink.
[1] Timeline:- The Copenhagen CopenPay initiative was introduced last year and is slated to include free bike rentals in 2025.- The planned Berlin scheme's exact launch date has not been specified, but it is part of the 2025 plans.
[1] In line with the Danish initiative, Berlin plans to launch its own incentive program for environmental science and sustainable lifestyle in the same timeline, with the potential for free bike rentals by 2025.
[2] Expanding beyond air travel avoidance, the Berlin project may offer rewards for various environmental-science friendly activities such as litter collection, urban gardening, or adopting a vegetarian lifestyle, assimilating a lifestyle aspect to its travel incentives.
