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September 19, 2026

GoSimple
English 2026

You Want to Live More Consciously — But Real Life Gets Busy

Most people care about their impact. But between work, family, endless information, and everyday stress, it is hard to know where to start, or what actually makes a difference.

 

GoSimple helps you cut through the noise. No guilt. No perfection. No complicated rules. Just practical steps that help you

What is GoSimple?

GoSimple is a guided experience by GreenUp designed to help you turn good intentions into everyday action.

Through four interactive workshops, monthly challenges, local experiences, and community support, you’ll learn realistic ways to create positive change in daily life, step by step.​ The program was developed together with experts and researchers from the University of Basel and has already helped dozens of households build lasting habits since 2022.

Whether you join alone, as a couple, or with your family, you are welcome.

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Why People Love GoSimple

Feel Less Overwhelmed:

Learn easy systems that reduce clutter, digital overload, and decision fatigue.

 

Build Healthier Habits:

Improve routines around food, mobility, consumption, and wellbeing.

 

Stay Motivated Together:

Change feels easier with support, shared experiences, and a community cheering you on.

 

Save Money Naturally:

Reduce food waste, buy more intentionally, and discover simple alternatives that lower everyday costs.

 

Create Real Impact:

Focus on the changes that truly matter, without trying to do everything perfectly.

94%

of participants would recommend it to their friends!

70%

more knowledge about sustainability

20-30%

On average, participants achieve emission reduction

23.5%

less stress due to sustainability

How the Program Works

4 Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions with expert input, practical exercises, and real-life strategies.

Monthly Challenges

Simple experiments that help new habits stick naturally.

Community Support

Exchange ideas, ask questions, and stay motivated together.

Local Experiences

Discover initiatives, repair concepts, mobility options, and smart alternatives in Basel.

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Modules of the Program

Food, Flavor & Impact

19 SEPTEMBER

Discover practical ways to reduce food waste, make smarter food choices, and simplify everyday cooking. Through hands-on activities and a shared meal, you will learn how small changes in the kitchen can save money, reduce waste, and improve daily routines.

Less Waste, More Freedom

17. OCTOBER

Learn simple strategies to reduce waste, consume more intentionally, and create more clarity in everyday life. We’ll also explore the connection between stress, digital overload, and modern consumption habits.

Local Living & Smart Mobility

7. NOVEMBER

Explore Basel through local initiatives, repair concepts, and smarter mobility options. Discover practical alternatives that make everyday life more connected, affordable, and enjoyable.

Change in my city

5. DECEMBER

Turn what you have learned into lasting habits. Reflect on your journey, strengthen your routines, and leave with practical strategies and community support to keep going beyond the program.

What the participants say

I was often able to immediately apply what I learned in my daily life. The program truly opened my eyes to habits and decisions that can make a difference.

Everyone can do something, and together we can pave the way to a more sustainable lifestyle - step by step!

The workshops were very interactive, engaging, and filled with meaningful discussions!

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Ready to start?

You don’t need to change your whole life overnight.
 

Small, realistic steps can create meaningful change, especially when you take them together.

Join the next GoSimple cohort today.

FAQ

GoSimple was designed by the GreenUp association. 

GreenUp is a non-profit organization from Basel. Under the motto “less is more”, GreenUp organizes positive and innovative workshops, events and projects throughout Switzerland.

GreenUp (Umwelt Platform)

CH-4000 Basel

Email: gosimple@green-up.ch

Phone: +41 76 217 67 87

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