Cologne refreshes: First ice cube automatic machine ensures cooling in the green belt!

Cologne refreshes: First ice cube automatic machine ensures cooling in the green belt!

Köln, Deutschland - Cologne has a new cool hotspot - and this time it's not about a latest bar or a trendy restaurant. Next to the water playground on Venloer Straße is now the city's first ice cube machine. This is not only a brilliant idea for the thirst quencher in the hot summer time, but also brings a fresh air to the cities. According to the Rundschau Online are ice cubes in drinks such as cola, mojito and aperol spritz. We know that these little cold brings were originally invented to help fever patients. Would you like a bit of a history lesson?

sustainability in focus

Sustainability plays a central role for the operators. Frank Frost, the brand behind the machines, already operates nine such devices in Mallorca, especially at popular marina and beaches. In Cologne, further machines are planned in popular meeting points such as the Aachen pond, the Rheinpark and the bollard meadows. In order to protect the environment, the ice is delivered in Caddy, which grasp up to 80 kilograms and keep the ice cream frozen up to 72 hours frozen. In Mallorca, the machines are popular because of a built-in osmosis filter that improves drinking water quality. While the Cologne water is good, there is also a filter system in the machines to ensure that everything stays fresh.

Speaking of fresh - while customers are waiting for their ice cream, you can look forward to knowing that even 1. FC Köln uses large amounts of ice cream for its players. However, the machine is currently struggling with a technical problem, since the software is out of operation and a technician from Poland has to arrive to fix the problem.

The booming start-up scene in Cologne

In addition to the ice cube innovation, Cologne is also known for its lively start-up scene. There are numerous exciting start -ups, especially in the sustainable area. How with pleasure Cologne reports, flourish ideas that come into focus environmental and climate protection. From mushroom manufacturers to vegan ice to upcycling bags, everything is represented.

• mushroom forest : starter kits for the cultivation of organic mushrooms.
• loloco : an app that supports local dealers while customers collect reward points.
• nomoo : vegan ice cream without palm oil and in plastic -free packaging.
• vytal : a digital reusable system for food and drinks.
• airpaq : backpacks from old airbags and seat belts.

These start-ups stand for a trend that attracts more and more young entrepreneurs in the region. According to a study, the proportion of green start-ups in 2022 rose to a proud 35 percent, which makes the city a real hotspot for sustainable ideas, as the Kölner tourism

Cologne not only draws your eyes with its first ice cube machine, but also with a dynamic and sustainable start-up scene that brings fresh ideas for the city. Together they make Cologne a lively example of innovation and environmentally conscious entrepreneurship.