Lübeck under pressure: wastewater problem, buildings at risk of collapse and more!

Lübeck under pressure: wastewater problem, buildings at risk of collapse and more!

Lübeck, Deutschland - in Lübeck currently the preservation of one of the popular local recreation areas is causing excitement. On the Brodten bank, a popular place for walkers and cyclists, the footpath is crumbling, and the city has blocked it as a precaution. Just a few steps from the bank, the former youth center rises, which is questionable close to the cliff. For many pedestrians, the official diversion seems to be a rather annoying affair; They ignore them and instead use an unofficial tramp path, which does not make the situation more harmless. The diversion route has no sidewalk and thus harbors potential traffic risks for users.

This problem was the topic in the Lübeck building committee where lively discussion was discussed. Nevertheless, the committee has no direct decision -making authority regarding the situation. In response to the concerns, an expert opinion on the stability of the popular house is currently being examined, even if the owner has already objected. At the same time, Lübeck is under further pressure: the city urgently needs to improve its wastewater treatment. A new European law requires a fourth cleaning level to remove pharmaceutical residues and microplastics from the water. Sewage sludge processing also requires optimizations, especially with regard to phosphorus recycling. These measures can affect wastewater fees, and it remains to be seen how the costs are distributed by the manufacturers of microplastics.

Environmental projects and upcycling in Lübeck

A ray of hope are the numerous environmental initiatives in Lübeck. A remarkable project in St. Lorenz Süd shows how old can be transformed into something new. Master tailor Tahad Hamrad Amin leads an upcycling project in which the work clothes stored is converted into useful daily items such as bags and key rings. These products can be purchased in both its own business and at disposal companies and in the Hanseatic Museum. Such creative approaches are not only practical, they also contribute to environmentally friendly waste use.

Another excellent occasion for participation in environmental protection measures was the "Beach Clean Up Campaign" on September 17, 2023 in Lübeck-Travemünde, which was organized by the Cleanup Helden Lübeck . Around 40 committed participants collected over 150 kilograms of garbage on the beach, including not only plastic, but also unexpected finds such as tires and grill residues. René Hansen, one of the co -organizers, admitted that the many dog ​​droppings bags found give a frightening picture. The visitors and walkers were grateful for the Initiative and praised the trouble of the participants.

international efforts and challenges

As part of the global environmental protection efforts, the International Coastal Cleanup Day which is scheduled to take place on September 20, 2025. This campaign has been taking place for over 30 years and is organized by the US environmental protection organization Ocean Conservancy. It aims to draw attention to the problem of the flashed seas and to eliminate dangerous garbage species. The NABU has been actively involved in the “Seas without plastic” initiative in Germany since 2010. In these collection actions, not only waste can be collected, but also important data on the garbage shrinkage and extent can be collected.

With a good level of commitment and creativity, the citizens of Lübeck demonstrate their active interest in environmental protection. But it remains clear: the challenges - be it on the cliffs of the Brodten Ufer, with wastewater treatment or in the floods of the Baltic Sea - are diverse and require continuous attention and measures.