Out with the tiles, in with the greenery!
Heerlen is participating in the National Tile-Flipping Championship again this year. The city is encouraging residents, schools, organizations, and businesses to join in. Last year, Heerlen placed a respectable6th nationally. Can we beat that together?
Why is flipping tiles so important?
Greenery makes a neighborhood more livable. Pavers block rainwater and trap heat. That’s why cities are getting hotter. Trees and plants create a cooler environment, purify the air, better absorb heavy rainfall, and contribute to biodiversity.
Need help with greening initiatives?
Would you like to join the greening initiative? Make your (paved) garden greener? Or create a small vertical garden? Would you like to donate 4 to 12 square meters of tiles or gravel for this purpose? If so, you can use a free tile taxi and receive free plants from the city. Even if you don’t want any (free) plants, you’re still welcome to use the free tile taxi.
How do you do that?
- To receive free plants, please register with Operatie Steenbreek by April 23 for the spring round. (There will also be a fall round.)
- Please report the number of tiles flipped on the NK Tile Flipping website at.
- Do you need the Tile Taxi (as well)? If so, please send an email to tegelwippen@heerlen.nl.