Bottle Cap Collection

Impressive collection results:

The KSJ’s bottle cap collection campaign impressively demonstrates what can be achieved through collective effort. Year after year, large quantities are collected, supporting important social and environmental projects:

• 2022: 1,043 kg of bottle caps – donation presented to the Jena Children’s Aid Foundation
• 2023: 1,955 kg of bottle caps – donation presented to the Jena Hospice
• 2024: 6,883 kg of bottle caps – donation presented to the Ronald McDonald House in Jena
• 2025: 4,256 kg of bottle caps – donation presented to support the educational work of the Jena Nature Conservation Youth (NAJU)

The 2025 collection total was the second-highest since the campaign began. The donation was presented at the NAJU state office in Jena-Leutra. The funds support environmental education efforts as well as the operation of the NaturErlebnisHaus Leutratal, an important component of regional children’s and youth programs.

Current collection campaign for the Jena Animal Shelter

The bottle cap collection will continue in 2026 as well—with a fundraising goal: The proceeds will benefit the Jena Animal Shelter Association (Tierheimverein Jena e. V.).  
An impressive 2,470 kg of bottle caps were already collected in the first half of 2026. As a result, the association can already look forward to a donation of approximately 590 euros. 
The KSJ covers the handling costs for the campaign. 
The amount of each donation is transparently based on the current scrap metal rate. 

Join in—every bottle cap counts!