Problem: When copying and printing, countless misprints are produced every day, the reverse sides of which end up unused in the paper waste. As a result, a lot of paper is wasted. At the same time, people with disabilities still have considerable problems finding a place in society. It is therefore all the more important to raise public awareness in both problem areas in order to draw attention to the high level of paper waste and social injustice. Our solution: In addition to paper collection boxes at the university, our team tries to systematically locate sources of large-scale paper waste in order to collect misprints for our upcycling process. In cooperation with the Elbewerkstätten Hamburg-Harburg, new notebooks are produced from the backs of the printed sheets, on which every second page can be written on. In this way, we want to contribute to raising awareness of the issues of wasting resources and inclusion as well as making our own contribution to offering sustainable solutions to the problems. Concept: The misprints are collected centrally and examined by us for sensitive information in order to rule out legal complications. The paper is then mixed and sent to the Elbewerkstätten. Here, the pads are bound and provided with a cover designed in cooperation with the design office "Redeleit und Junker", whereby the employees of the sheltered workshop can be present during the entire production process. Our products are distributed in various ways. In addition to private sales channels via retailers or online platforms, we also offer a B2B service in which company-specific editions are created. With this idea, we combine a social networking and support project with a sustainable approach to lifestyle in a social and entrepreneurial context.

Problem: Many migrants have been living in Germany for many years and still regularly encounter various forms of exclusion and lack of understanding. This is often due to a lack of contact between native speakers and migrants. This is where Unity Cuisine comes in and creates a meeting place for overlaps. Our solution: Together with migrants, we develop cooking courses for companies. Our cooking courses as team events promote intercultural exchange and help to develop a better understanding of each other. In this way, inequalities that increasingly exist in and outside the world of work can be better recognized and resolved. Last but not least, the cooking courses offer a space for our chefs to help shape and share experiences and perspectives. Concept: The central feature of Unity Cuisine is our team composition. We develop the concept for the cooking courses together with migrants. We receive support from the Utopia start-up center in Lüneburg. The cooking courses themselves are run by migrants and we provide support as enactees. The first trial cooking courses have already taken place and the first cooking courses with companies are in the starting blocks.

Problem: In Ghana, about 95% of people who need vision correction do not have access to glasses due to a lack of affordable eye care options. This issue is particularly severe in rural areas, where approximately 40% of the population lives with limited access to healthcare services. This leads to significant impairments in daily life, education, and work opportunities for those affected. Our Solution: At Reframe, we aim to solve this problem by purchasing reading glasses in large quantities and selling them at low cost to individuals and local institutions in Ghana. These glasses are distributed through trusted institutions such as churches, community hubs, and libraries that are deeply rooted in their communities. Our innovative lending model is designed to allow even those who cannot afford to buy glasses to improve their vision by borrowing them. Concept: Our concept is based on making reading glasses available not only for direct purchase by individuals but also through local institutions like libraries, community hubs, and churches. These institutions offer the glasses for loan, similar to books in a library. This ensures that even people with limited financial means have access to vision aids. Additionally, we plan to significantly undercut market prices to make the glasses as affordable as possible. Project Status: We are currently working on expanding our network in Ghana and preparing for the initial purchase, sale, and distribution of the glasses. In collaboration with Enactus teams in Ghana, we conducted a survey in which 10,000 people from various regions of Ghana were interviewed. This survey not only assessed willingness to pay but also collected data on the required diopter values, other vision issues, and specific needs in different areas. This data helps us tailor our offerings to the needs of the people on the ground and develop future plans for Reframe, such as introducing glasses for other visual impairments.