Cats in the bed,
cows on the grill!
The ecological question is the great challenge of our time, despite the all-over Corona pandemic. All the crises of the present ultimately throw us back on our fears and our disturbed relationship with nature. That’s why this year we have once again designed an encouraging campaign on the subject of climate change. This time it is all about Degroth. It’s about swapping, repairing, doing it yourself and, last but not least, consciously doing without.
With our 12 motifs, we would like to take a nostalgic look at the past in order to also develop an idea for the future. We cordially invite you to participate with your initiative or institution in our social media campaign under the hashtag #postactivism.
Simply provide our motifs with the logo of your initiative and share the campaign from now on, in whole or in part on the net. The idea here is to use the campaign to bring together diverse initiatives from the field of art and culture around a common theme in order to set a common example for cultural change.
Our campaign
Less is the new more: Repair, Do It Yourself, Forego
That´s how it works:
1. Download motifs
2. Insert your own logo
3. Copy the text
4. Post on for example Facebook
Of course you can also simply share our campaign in the social media without personalizing it:
Our motifs
Sports
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
There is definitely some online game that will turn you into the most daring athlete in the blink of an eye. But do you also feel the energy that flows through your entire body when you really move yourself? #postactivism
DIY
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
You don’t have to go to the monastery right away to devote yourself to analogous and almost forgotten craft techniques. Start small and hammer your next piece of furniture together yourself. What you build with your own hands is your work – and therefore unique. #postactivism
Relaxation
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
In order for your work-life-balance to be right, as much as possible must be put into your limited free time so that it becomes Quality Time? How does it feel to simply ‘do nothing’? Switching off is not so easy – idleness and silence are the basis of all good things. #postactivism
Mobility
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
We find it difficult to change our behaviour with regard to mobility. No matter whether you are moving under your own steam or simply staying at home, we have to learn to limit our desire to travel and in many respects to take completely new paths. #postactivism
Communication
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
Not so long ago, telephoning was something very special. Today we can be reached with our smartphones at any time and any place, but we are often hardly in the here and now. Incidentally, every technical device has its ecological and social price, even if we don’t see it directly. #postactivism
Gardening
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
Do you remember the last time you picked a piece of fruit yourself and ate it directly? Whether on the windowsill in the backyard or in the community garden, it’s just great to see your own fruit or vegetables grow. #postactivism
Agriculture
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
Conventional animal husbandry is the area in which CO2 is emitted most. Although we cannot go back to a romantic and supposedly better time. But we can buy regionally produced food and do without meat. Go Veggie. #postactivism
Community
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
In the fresh air we often get the best ideas. How can we use our privileges to take more responsibility for our planet? Talking and thinking about this is important and it works best in a neat community. #postactivism
Repair
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
Repairing something or doing it yourself is exhausting, but it is also fun and develops our skills. And what a satisfying feeling it is to look back afterwards with pride at your own work. Something lasting has been created – by you! #postactivism
Clothing
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
How easily we fill our wardrobe with cheap clothes from China or Bangladesh, simply because we can. It is better to buy second hand. Even better: get yesterday’s clothes out of the closet, take out scissors and measuring tape and make yourself a unique piece. #postactivism
Trees
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
No green technology can offset as much CO2 as a tree. And it’s really easy to plant one. All you need is some soil, water, warm sunlight and a tiny seed. #postactivism
Music
We will not counter climate change by relying on green technologies or the decisions of politicians. But to give up something or to do it yourself is a simple and effective way to resist yourself and the problems of our time.
Listening to music is nice. But what happens when we learn to play an instrument ourselves? There are many reasons to do without comfort and modern technology and instead improve our analogue skills. We’re jammin’. #postactivism
Climate change is changing everything. We now know that on our planet everything is connected to everything else. If we damage nature, we also damage ourselves. It is no longer a question of averting climate change, because it is already in full swing. It is about fundamentally changing our attitude towards nature, towards ourselves and towards others.
A new era has begun.
Sources for the campaign (All images are public domain)
Sports: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Roller_Derby_1950.jpg
DIY: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Two_monks_working_in_the_blacksmith_shop_at_Mission_Santa_Barbara,_ca.1900_(CHS-4070).jpg
Relaxation: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Woman_lying_in_hammock_holding_parasol_cph.3b11256.jpg
Mobility: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Will_Robertson_of_the_Washington_Bicycle_Club_riding_an_American_Star_Bicycle_down_the_steps_of_the_United_States_Capitol_in_1885.jpeg
Communication: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%22At_the_telephone%22_LCCN2013647228.jpg
Gardening: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GIRL_SCOUTS._FARMERETTES_HARVESTING_CROPS_LCCN2016870487.tif
Agriculture: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hancock_homestead._Settler_from_Benson,_Minn.jpg
Community: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bay_of_Quinte_picnic_1909.jpg
Repair: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Employment_of_Women_on_the_Western_Front,_1914-1918_Q6757.jpg
Clothing: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Woman_sewing_with_a_Singer_sewing_machine.png
Trees: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Quentin_Roosevelt_planting_a_tree_LCCN2009633585.tif
Music: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rishon_LeZion_Orchestra_1897.jpg
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