Environment and Reuse Festival
A day dedicated to sustainability, reuse, and human ecology in Panzano in Chianti
About Environment and Reuse Festival
An environmental festival in the heart of Chianti
The Environment and Reuse Festival is one of the most heartfelt initiatives in the calendar of Greve in Chianti, in the Province of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany. Promoted by the municipal departments for the Environment and Social Policies, the festival was created to spread a culture of sustainability, reuse, and waste sorting, turning ecological themes into a tangible experience shared by the entire community.
The event takes place in the evocative Limonaia di Pescille, in Panzano in Chianti, a hillside village famous for its vineyards and the Chianti Classico landscape. Here, for a full day, the Limonaia garden comes alive with stalls, play areas, workshops, and music, welcoming families, children, students, and local associations.
The theme: "Differenzia-mente"
The festival revolves around the theme "Differenzia-mente: A New Way of Living", an invitation to rethink our daily relationship with waste and resources. The underlying idea is that of human ecology: caring for the environment also means caring for people and relationships. For this reason, the event weaves together sustainability, social inclusion, and volunteering, involving organizations such as the Centro Ponticelli and the Comunità Alloggio, alongside numerous local entities.
What to expect
- Ecological walk for adults and children, as part of the "Clean Up the World" initiative organized by Legambiente, involving the cleaning of gardens and public areas in Panzano.
- Creative and craft workshops for all ages: screen printing, ceramics, basketry, art therapy, and percussion.
- Exhibition of environmental-themed projects created by local students.
- Craft and exhibition stalls and play areas for children.
- Live music, featuring performances by the Greve in Chianti Music School.
A local appointment in the Greve area
Organized in collaboration with Rosalibri, Plures Alia, and numerous associations from the Florentine Chianti, the Environment and Reuse Festival is much more than an event: it is an opportunity to promote the culture of reuse and volunteering, capable of fostering dialogue between different age groups and strengthening the sense of community. An ideal stop for those visiting Greve in Chianti who want to discover the sustainable and supportive side of this corner of Tuscany.
Environment and Reuse Festival — edition 2026
The second edition of the Environment and Reuse Festival, dedicated to human ecology and the theme "Differenzia-mente: A New Way of Living," brought the Limonaia di Pescille in Panzano in Chianti to life on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Promoted by the Municipality of Greve in Chianti with Rosalibri, Plures Alia, and over twenty local associations, the day combined environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and volunteering. Key moments included the "Clean Up the World" ecological walk with Legambiente, workshops for all ages, an awards ceremony for children and associations, and the signing of a memorandum of understanding for waste reduction. The day concluded with performances by the Greve in Chianti Music School and a concert by the Gaudats Junk Band.
Programme Environment and Reuse Festival 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — Limonaia di Pescille, Panzano in Chianti (9:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Theme of the edition: "Differenzia-mente: A New Way of Living".
Morning
- 9:00-11:00 AM — Ecological walk for adults and children, as part of "Clean Up the World" organized by Legambiente: cleaning of gardens and public areas in Panzano.
- From 9:00 AM — Opening of craft and exhibition stalls, play areas, and the exhibition of environmental-themed projects by students.
During the day
- Creative and craft workshops for children and adults: screen printing, ceramics, basketry, art therapy, and percussion.
- Outdoor lunch with voluntary donations.
Afternoon
- 2:30-3:30 PM — Performances by the Greve in Chianti Music School.
- Screening of the video on the day spent with activist Julia Butterfly Hill and presentation of environmental projects.
- Awards ceremony for children and local associations and signing of the environmental memorandum of understanding between the Municipality of Greve in Chianti, Plures Alia, and Rosalibri.
Evening
- 5:30 PM — Concert by the Gaudats Junk Band, musicians who transform waste into musical instruments.
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Location
Limonaia di Pescille, Panzano in Chianti, a hamlet of Greve in Chianti (FI), in the heart of the Chianti Classico region.
How to get there
By car from Florence: take the highway and the SR222 "Chiantigiana" towards Greve in Chianti, then continue towards Panzano (about 40 minutes from the city). Parking is available near the center of Panzano. By train: arrive at Florence Santa Maria Novella station and continue by bus or car.
Admission
Free admission. An outdoor lunch is available during the day with voluntary donations.
Tips
Event suitable for families and all ages. Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for the morning ecological walk.
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Limonaia di Pescille, Panzano in Chianti
Limonaia di Pescille, Panzano in Chianti, 50022 Greve in Chianti