The Wilo‑Foundation supports two pioneering projects in Dortmund that combine environmental education, creativity and sustainable urban living. Its partner is the association Die Urbanisten e.V., which has been committed to fostering a future‑oriented and community‑based urban society since 2010.
Aquaponics: Circular Economy in Rombergpark
At the new education hub “School, Nature and Environment” in Rombergpark, a modern aquaponics system makes ecological interconnections tangible for around 13,500 children and young people every year.
The principle is based on a closed-loop system in which crops and edible fish grow together. The waste produced by the fish serves as nutrients for the plants, which in turn purify the water.
Installed in the foyer of the center, the system raises awareness among visitors of all ages of the importance of resource efficiency and the responsible use of water.
