You might have already read our Sustainability Commitment.
Here we have compiled some recommendations if you want to contribute to making ecoComput even more sustainable.
Choose Climate-Friendly Travel
Getting to the venue often causes the biggest CO₂ footprint — so smart choices here make the greatest difference.
Best options (in this order):
- Take the train or long-distance bus — Fast, comfortable, and often cheaper than flying.
- Combine remote & local travel — If flying is unavoidable, consider using public transport or bike-sharing in Berlin instead of taxis.
- Pool your travel with other attendees! You can ask us and we connect.
Pro Tip: Deutsche Bahn offers Super Sparpreis + Sparpreis tickets when booked early — plan ahead!
Stay Sustainably
Prefer hotels that are GreenSign, EU Ecolabel, or Sustainable Meetings Berlin certified.
We will publish partner recommendations shortly — but meanwhile, search for accommodation with:
- Renewable energy or energy-saving policies
- Local/seasonal breakfast options instead of buffet overproduction
- Accessible location near public transport
Eat Thoughtfully
Our catering is already vegan/vegetarian only and low waste — and you can further support that idea:
- Avoiding food waste (take only what you’ll enjoy)
- Bringing your own reusable bottle or cup
- Choosing vegetarian or vegan options also when travelling.
Pack Smart & Low Waste
Consider bringing:
- Refillable bottle / coffee mug
- Small tote bag instead of collecting
- Notebook or tablet instead of printed materials
We intentionally limit conference merchandise — please only take what you will actually use long-term. Please consider returning the provided Laynards at the registration counter after ecoCompute.
Respect the Venue Sustainability System
Our venue uses separated waste bins — please follow the signage.
If you’re unsure where something belongs: ask the staff. They’ll be happy to guide you.
Support the Community
Sustainability is also social. You can contribute by:
- Engaging respectfully with fellow attendees
- Sharing your own green software and hardware best practices
- Highlighting responsible vendors on social media (#ecoCompute2025)
Your Feedback Matters
We’re constantly improving our sustainable event strategy — and your ideas can help us do better.
After the conference, you’ll receive a quick sustainability feedback form. Please take 2 minutes to fill it in — it helps us shape and improve future editions.
Thank you for helping make ecoCompute a climate-conscious conference.
Together, we turn Green IT from theory into reality.