Pupils tidy up litter in Marli
In the heart of Lübeck, over 180 students from four schools participated in a clean-up initiative, dubbed "Join in on Marli", organized by the Youth Department of the City of Lübeck in March. The participating schools included the Geschwister-Prenski-Schule, the Maria-Montessori-Schule, the Thomas-Mann-Schule (TMS), and the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule.
The students, armed with gloves, tongs, and trash bags provided by the Waste Management Services of Lübeck (EBL), collected a total of 200 kilograms of trash, distributed in 45 bags. Classes 8a and 10b and the Green Team of TMS, as well as students from the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule, Joshi, Dylan, and Fateh, were among those who contributed to the clean-up effort.
The collection of trash was not without its challenges. Dangerous glass shards were found near supermarkets, and numerous cigarette butts were discovered on the seats of playgrounds, which proved particularly unpleasant. Neighboring residents were even asked for additional trash bags due to the large volume of waste collected.
A highlight of the day was the discovery of illegally disposed items such as a half bicycle, bar stools, a sandwich maker, and a gas cooker. The students of class 6a of the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule were delighted with this recognition of their efforts.
Lea from class 6a and Nelly from class 9b of the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule were the main organizers of the event. Their hard work paid off when an anonymous resident donated five euros to the students as a reward for their effort.
Looking ahead, the students of the Ernestinenschule will clean the Priwallstrand on September 21 for the International Coastal Cleanup Day. The Waste Management Services of Lübeck (EBL) will continue to support such initiatives, ensuring all trash bags are picked up and disposing of the waste in an environmentally friendly manner.
Despite the lack of detailed information about this event in current news outlets, searches reveal a general focus on waste management and sustainability, including innovative waste handling and recycling technologies, discussions around sustainability, and academic publications on waste management practices. However, specific details about the Lübeck event, the exact quantity of waste cleaned by students, or involved schools are not mentioned in these sources. For the most precise and updated information, checking local Lübeck news outlets, school announcements, or municipal environmental project communications may be necessary.
- Students from environmental-science and lifestyle-related classes, such as those from the Green Team of TMS and the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule, have shown a commitment to sustainable living by participating in clean-up initiatives like "Join in on Marli".
- Education-and-self-development programs in home-and-garden schools, like the Geschwister-Prenski-Schule and the Maria-Montessori-Schule, could potentially incorporate lessons on waste management practices, building on initiatives like the Marli clean-up event.
- The Lübeck clean-up initiative serves as an example for other such projects, demonstrating the potential for intersection between science (waste management), lifestyle (sustainable living), and education (the impact of such initiatives on students).
