Community Efforts to Clean the Rhine River

Recent cleanup initiatives along the Rhine River highlight the growing concern for environmental health. In Xanten, Nabu Xanten mobilized over 25 volunteers to collect various types of litter, including cigarette butts, diapers, and tires.

The organization condemned the careless attitude of smokers who discard butts into nature. Similarly, the annual "Rhine Cleanup" event in Neuss saw over 30 participants gather an impressive 600 kilograms of waste.

This effort, supported by local organizations and residents, included unusual finds like nitrous oxide canisters. In Cologne, hundreds engaged in the "Rhine Clean Up Day," meticulously weighing collected trash.

These collaborative efforts underscore the importance of community involvement in preserving the Rhine's beauty and cleanliness.