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Kölle Putzmunter 2025: Volksgarten shines thanks to dedicated helpers!
On June 25, 2025, a major clean-up operation by the “Kölle Putzmunter 2025” initiative took place in the Volksgarten in Cologne to make the city center cleaner.
Kölle Putzmunter 2025: Volksgarten shines thanks to dedicated helpers!
On June 25, 2025, the Volksgarten in Cologne was transformed into a dedicated gathering place for volunteers when the kick-off event of the “Kölle Putzmunter 2025” project took place. Numerous helpers came together, equipped with gloves, grippers and garbage bags, to clear the park of unsightly rubbish. Among the participants was William Wolfgramm, the head of the city of Cologne, who helped collect garbage for an hour and emphasized the importance of cleanliness in the city. “Kölle Putzmunter” has developed into a permanent institution in Cologne for 24 years and encourages citizens to actively advocate for a clean environment, like this Cologne City Gazette reported.
The trash collected included everything from cigarette butts to empty cigarette packs to plastic trash and bottles. This campaign is not only important for the cleanliness of the city, but also represents a direct contribution to combating littering, which costs the city of Cologne over 13 million euros annually. The city waste management services (AWB) provided the helpers with drinks and snacks during the campaign and then took over the disposal of the collected waste.
A call for participation
However, Kölle Putzmunter is more than just a one-off event. The initiative offers all Cologne residents the opportunity to take part in cleanliness campaigns all year round. Anyone who would like to take responsibility for the environment around schools and daycare centers can contact us Registration form register with the AWB. This provides everything you need, including washable, reusable gloves and garbage bags. It is particularly important to consider nature conservation: garbage collection operations should not take place in bushes in order to protect breeding birds.
The importance of environmental protection and cleanliness is also reflected in the current results of the Federal Environment Agency. The study there on environmental awareness in Germany 2024 shows that 54% of those surveyed consider environmental and climate protection to be very important, even if there is a slight decline compared to recent years. Topics such as littering and waste prevention are particularly popular. Over 80% of people are satisfied with the state of the environment where they live, but there are challenges that need to be overcome to further increase satisfaction.
“Kölle Putzmunter” is therefore not just a local event, but also part of a larger trend that raises awareness of environmentally friendly actions and the responsibility of each individual for the community. Given the increase in rubbish in public spaces, every step of collecting rubbish remains crucial. If you would like to take part, you can contact the AWB at any time and in this way actively contribute to the cleanliness of Cologne's parks and squares!