Our heroes in orange: Day of general interest on June 23!

Our heroes in orange: Day of general interest on June 23!

Böblingen, Deutschland - In the coming week, the “Day of Service of General” will be celebrated on Monday, June 23. Under the motto "Heroes of general interest", this day of action comes to the fore the tireless employees, who are active in the areas of energy, water, waste water, waste management, city cleaning and telecommunications. The waste management company Böblingen (AWB) plays a central role and ensures reliable and inexpensive waste disposal in the Böblingen district. The garbage workers and the staff at the recycling centers contribute significantly to the quality of life of the citizens: and are also known as "heroes in orange".

Did you know that the AWB garbage workers empty 700 waste containers every day and move up to 30 weight bins? This is a real challenge! It is particularly gratifying that children often watch the garbage workers and their large vehicles with shining eyes. This connection between the small amazed and the strong garbage workers is a valuable memory of the importance of this work.

general provision in focus

But what exactly does general interest means? The term refers to the economic, social and cultural services that communities provide for their citizens. In Germany, over 300,000 employees work in general interest. This includes facilities such as waste management, wastewater disposal, but also local public transport and energy supply. These services are not profit -oriented and are often geared towards the well -being of the general public, a principle that is anchored in the municipal code. The term has a long history and was already shaped by Ernst Forsthoff in 1938 to justify state action in social matters.

The provision of services also includes not only waste management, but also important areas such as water supply, schools, libraries, old people's homes and emergency services. Especially through the current challenges of climate change, the role of local companies and their responsibility for sustainable development becomes increasingly important.

climate protection and waste management

An important topic in waste management is climate protection. The waste management is based on a five -stage hierarchy of action that can be found in the circular economy law and offers important potential for climate protection at the local level. It is not just about mere disposal, but also about avoiding waste, reuse, recycling and the energetic recycling of waste. The municipalities are required to show a good hand through information offers and incentive systems and to actively promote measures to avoid waste.

In addition, the sewage management plays a major role because it is a serious energy consumer. By using regenerative energies and improving efficiency in sewage treatment plants, greenhouse gas emissions can also be significantly reduced here. These joint efforts contribute to protecting the environment and making an important contribution to combating climate change.

The day of general interest on June 23 is not only an opportunity to celebrate the heroic employees, but also an important appointment to draw attention to the importance of these services and their role in climate protection. The AWB and other municipal companies are working to ensure that the general services for the citizens: to secure and further develop it in the region.

Further information can be found at: lrabb.de, leitfaden.kommunaler-klimaschutz.de and Kommunalwiki.boell.de .