World Cleanup Day 2024: dataTec Trainees Take Action for the Environment

As in the previous year, the event was again independently planned and executed by dataTec's trainees. "Sustainability is an issue that concerns us at dataTec in many areas," explains Tobias Maichle, Training Manager at dataTec. "These types of activities not only raise environmental awareness but also strengthen team spirit. Once again, our trainees have shown that they can take responsibility and organize an excellent project."

The trainees not only organized the cleanup with great commitment but also showed creativity in designing an entertaining and educational program. Participants could guess the weight of the collected trash, practice proper waste sorting in a fun way, and learn about often overlooked environmental issues such as light and noise pollution. "It was important to us to combine environmental protection with fun," emphasizes Luca Weber, a third-year apprentice in e-commerce. "What we’ve learned will certainly be integrated more into our everyday lives, as everyone can contribute. My personal takeaway: even the small things matter!

World Cleanup Day is a global social action program aimed at combating the waste problem. Organized by the NGO "Let's Do It World," based in Tallinn, Estonia, World Cleanup Day brings together millions of volunteers from over 190 countries every September. Volunteers organize cleanup activities in cities, communities, parks, beaches, and other affected areas.