In Italy most participants collect their "miglia verde" as part of the European Mobility Week in September until mid October and of course again, with their pedibus actions!
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FORMIGINE
Walking to School, One Green Footprint at a Time
The Bimbibus in Formigine continues to be a shining example of everyday sustainability in action. Also in the 2025 school year, the initiative successfully operated with 4 active lines running Monday to Friday, helping children reach school in a healthy, safe, and eco-friendly way.
From January to June, and again from September to December, the Bimbibus service ran for a total of 162 school days in 2025:
- 101 days from January to June
- 61 days from September to December
A total of 61 participating children walked daily to the Carducci, Ferrari, and Palmieri schools, accompanied by a dedicated team of 36 adult volunteers. Together, they collected an impressive 14,823 Green Footprints, turning their daily school journeys into meaningful contributions toward climate protection and sustainable mobility.
Bimbibus is a free educational project, launched over 15 years ago by the Municipality of Formigine. It is designed for children attending local primary schools and is powered by the commitment of families and volunteers. Registered children are accompanied on foot by at least two volunteers, all wearing high-visibility vests and personalized ID tags featuring the Bimbibus logo – ensuring both safety and a sense of belonging.
Each Bimbibus line is tailored to the needs of its participants, with routes and stops updated every year to reflect new school timetables, registrations, and the availability of volunteers. The four current lines cover distances ranging from 700 to 1,300 meters, serving:
- Carducci School (Formigine)
- Ferrari School (Formigine)
- Palmieri School (Magreta – served by both the red and green lines)
Thanks to this shared commitment from the community, Formigine’s Bimbibus project continues to turn ordinary school days into extraordinary steps toward a greener future.
PADOVA
As every year, in Padova the campaign “Raccogliamo Miglia Verdi” (Let’s Collect Green Footprints) is taking place during four weeks of October. This year’s edition began on October 6 and will continue until October 31, 2025.
Given that the campaign is currently still running, we do not yet have the final data. Once the activities are completed and the results have been processed, we will share with you the full report, including the estimated avoided CO₂ emissions.
At this stage, it is also still uncertain whether we will have their results just in time for the handover of the final nummbers at COP30 in Belém.
But for sure the 1473 kids form 14 Primary Schools and the 1063 pupils from Lower secondary classes give their very best to collect as many Miglia Verdi as possible to help saving our one world's climate.
We look forward to updating you soon with more information!
PIACENZA
Together for a Sustainable Future - Green Footprints Action 2025 As part of the Europe-wide "Green Footprint" campaign, the city of Piacenza has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to sustainability and climate action during the 2024–2025 school year. With the active participation of local schools, teachers, families, and institutions, Piacenza has shown how even small, everyday actions can make a big difference for our planet. A total of 18,158 symbolic Miglia Verde were collected through eco-friendly actions carried out by 13 primary schools, involving 88 classes and 1,841 pupils. These Green Footprints reflect efforts such as walking to school, choosing sustainable transport, and raising awareness about the environment. In addition to classroom-based initiatives, Piacenza also operated 6 “Pedibus” / walking bus lines throughout the school year. These routes served 90 pupils and 47 volunteer “drivers”, walking an estimated 10,275 kilometers.
Additionally, under the coordination of Infoambiente, a 2 kilometer community walk gathered further 2,724 participants collecting 3,385 Green Footprints. This collaborative event was a powerful demonstration of the community's collective commitment to sustainable mobility. |
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Furthermore, the Terzo Circolo Didattico organized two school-wide walking events under the project "Walking between the city and its rivers", involving 800 pupils.
In total, Piacenza proudly collected 29,528 Green Footprints during the 2024–2025 campaign.
With the continued enthusiasm and participation of young citizens, educators, families, and local authorities, Piacenza is sending a clear message: every small step toward sustainability matters.
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Through collective action and everyday choices, the Piacenza community is showing that sustainability starts close to home, with each step, each child, and each classroom.
By coming together for a greener future, Piacenza’s young generation is not only learning about climate responsibility but also leading by example. With every walk to school and every shared initiative, the people of Piacenza are proving that building a sustainable future is truly a community effort.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all students, teachers, parents, volunteers, and partners who made this year’s campaign such a success!
Further photos from the events can be viewed at Infoambiente Facebook Page
