On May 6, 2025, the UniLaSalle Rennes campus hosted the 14th edition of Green Day, a must-attend event organized by first-year students in the Bachelor's program in Environment and Sustainable Development.

This morning of engagement raised awareness among 188 middle school students from four schools about major environmental issues as part of the national program Les Cordées de la Réussite.

A generation that takes action... and passes on its knowledge

Designed as a highlight for mediation and sharing, Green Day aims to raise awareness from an early age. This year's theme—resource conservation and reuse—was explored through interactive and creative workshops led by students eager to share their knowledge in an educational and engaging way.

Learning through play, understanding through experimentation

From 9:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m., the middle school students participated in a series of workshops on key themes:

💧 Water – 🍽 Sustainable food – 👕 Fast fashion – ⚡ Energy – 🔧 Eco-design – 🌍 Social and solidarity economy – 🧴 Manufacturing household products – 📚 Inspiring conferences...

All this took place in a friendly atmosphere, punctuated by a welcome breakfast, a meal organized by the student union, and a space with association stands to continue the discussions.

A solidarity resource center in partnership with Rennes Métropole

Among the highlights of this year's event was the creation of a temporary resource center, designed and run by the student association Humanit'aime, in partnership with the Rennes Métropole waste collection centers. This practical initiative raised awareness among young people about the potential of reuse by offering them the chance to recover everyday objects and give them a second life. It was a great way to show that consuming differently is already a form of action.

Breton partners committed to supporting students

Several local players enriched the day:

- The Terres de Sources label offered a conference on sustainable agriculture and water protection,

- The ALEC du Pays de Rennes led a participatory workshop on carbon footprints,

- Student associations from UniLaSalle Rennes presented their projects to encourage civic engagement.

Active learning for ecological transition

Green Day is much more than an event: it is a real-life exercise in which students become messengers, knowledge sharers, and agents of change. Through this initiative, UniLaSalle Rennes confirms its commitment to training responsible professionals who are aware of the challenges of tomorrow.