Deurne residents rally to uproot tiles for a greener, cooler community
Residents of Deurne are competing in the National Tile-Uprooting Championship to replace tiles with greenery, reducing waterlogging and summer heat. Every tile counts toward a greener Peel region and a chance to outperform neighboring municipalities.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Tile-Uprooting Championship |
| Duration | March 19 – October 31, 2024 |
| Competing Region | Brabantse Peeldorpen (Deurne vs. other Peel municipalities) |
| Goal | Replace tiles with greenery to improve water drainage and reduce heat |
| How to Participate | Report uprooted tiles via NK Tegelwippen |
| Participants | Residents, schools, businesses, and associations |
| Live Standings | View current tile count |
The Municipality of Deurne is encouraging community participation in environmental initiatives to enhance urban livability. By organizing events like the National Tile-Uprooting Championship, the municipality aims to foster collaboration between residents and local organizations to address climate-related challenges such as heat stress and water management.
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Municipality of Deurne competes in the National Tile-Uprooting Championship
Who will uproot the most tiles?
From March 19 to October 31, we are participating in the National Tile-Uprooting Championship. Within this championship, the Peel municipalities are competing against each other. In the Brabantse Peeldorpen group, the municipality of Deurne aims to uproot as many tiles as possible and outperform other municipalities. Intermediate standings will be shared during the season. The current tile count can also be viewed on Tegelstand - NK Tegelwippen. This makes the competition exciting and motivates everyone to take an extra step. Every tile counts: for the municipality of Deurne and for a greener Peel region.
Working together for greenery
Many gardens and streets are covered in tiles. While this may seem convenient, it also leads to waterlogging during heavy rainfall and increased heat in the summer. More greenery helps: rainwater can drain better, temperatures remain cooler, and outdoor spaces become more pleasant. With the National Tile-Uprooting Championship, the municipality of Deurne is challenging residents to replace tiles with greenery. This doesn’t have to be large-scale or complicated—even removing a few tiles makes a difference.
Help the municipality of Deurne win
Together, we can make the municipality of Deurne greener, cooler, and more pleasant to live in. Whether you uproot one tile or transform an entire garden: you help our municipality advance in the tile competition. Join in and report your uprooted tiles.
The rules of the game
All information and the rules of the National Tile-Uprooting Championship can be found on the website NK Tegelwippen - Join in and report your tiles!
How to participate
Anyone can join. Residents can replace tiles in their front or back garden, or create a small front garden. Schools, businesses, and associations can also green their premises.