Oberwart's nature is suffering: garbage and ignorance on the Pinka bank

Oberwart's nature is suffering: garbage and ignorance on the Pinka bank

In Oberwart, on the banks of the Pinka, you could enjoy a quiet piece of nature. Instead, some people have turned this beautiful place into a dumping ground. Plastic waste, beer bottles, broken blankets and the remains of campfires are everywhere. This picture is not only sad, but also reflects a worrying indifference towards the environment.

Recently there have been increasing reports of such unpleasant conditions. The BVZ South leader Bertie Unger addressed the outrageous and disrespectful treatment of nature in his comment. “What’s wrong with us humans?” he asks provocatively, appealing to citizens’ awareness. Disregarding nature is not only a sign of ignorance, but also of selfishness. Many people seem to just leave their trash lying around without thinking about the consequences.

Lost beauty of nature

The Pinka was once considered a place of relaxation and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But now the idyll is disturbed by people's reckless behavior. Pristine nature, which represents an important habitat for animals and plants, loses value if it is treated like a personal garbage dump.

In his commentary, Unger addresses the emotional dimension of this problem. Nature is not only an ecological space, but also a place for our souls and bodies to get some fresh air and emerge. “Indifference towards nature is becoming normal,” he warns, and with this a creeping danger emerges: if we continue to treat our surroundings with disrespect, we will not only lose the beauty of nature, but also our sense of responsibility.

Cleaning up should not just be the responsibility of individuals, but rather the responsibility of the entire community. The responsibility lies with each of us to protect and preserve a piece of nature. Garbage doesn't belong in the landscape, but in the trash can. The attentive public should also act as a role model.

Environmental awareness starts small. Everyone can do their part by disposing of their garbage correctly and perhaps even taking part in clean-up activities in nature. “It takes collective will and awareness to make a difference,” says Unger, encouraging people to take action.

Such issues are not only important locally, but are also gaining importance on a global level. In many places, how we interact with nature determines the survival of various species and the preservation of the ecosystem. We must find ways to recognize our mistakes and improve. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.bvz.at.