Pupils in the Diepholz district: New garbage separation system is now starting!

Pupils in the Diepholz district: New garbage separation system is now starting!

The Diepholz district and the waste management company (AWG) from Bassum started this ambitious project immediately after the summer vacation. The focus is on improving the recycling quota, a step that not only serves the environment, but also sets a sign of more responsibility. "We want to sensitize the students so that they develop sustainable awareness," said Sebastian Koch, managing director of the AWG.

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The schools that initially take part in the project have all the aforementioned priority and actively get involved. For example, two containers were set up at the vocational schools (BBS) in Syke. In addition, other systems are available at other schools such as the high school in Syke and the Varrel secondary school.

Overall, the new system separates different types of waste such as residual waste, plastics, metal packaging and waste paper. Each of the seven schools received two central waste separators, the costs of which are financed in half by the district and the AWG. These containers are emptied by the cleaning staff every day, which guarantees the maintenance of a clean and organized separation.

The project is tested for one year and, depending on the success, may be extended to other schools. The school committee had already decided in February to promote waste separation in schools and to use the support of the AWG. There are already similar systems in other schools in the district, such as at the Louise-Chevalier School.

A central concern of the project is not only to inform, but also to create targeted educational offers. The AWG plans to support schools with pedagogical material, which is intended to serve as a supplement to the lessons on the subject of waste avoidance. A regular exchange between schools should ensure that the system can be continuously improved and adapted. "Together with the schools in the district, we would like to create a role model in waste avoidance," explains district councilor Britta Korfage.

This innovative project shows how important it is to inspire young people for the topics of waste separation and recycling. With a waste separation anchored in everyday school life, valuable raw materials can be spared and a contribution to climate protection can be made. "The separate collection of waste is a fundamental step into a sustainable future," adds Koch.

It remains exciting to observe how the new system will develop during the test phase. For a detailed view of the case, see the report on www.weser-kurier.de .