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WHU students clean up the banks of the Rhine: Clean water for Vallendar!
More than 50 WHU students cleaned the banks of the Rhine in Vallendar as part of the RhineCleanUp initiative on September 25, 2025.
WHU students clean up the banks of the Rhine: Clean water for Vallendar!
On Friday, September 25, 2025, more than 50 students from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management took part in a garbage collection campaign on the banks of the Rhine and the Rhine island of Niederwerth. This initiative is part of the nationwide RhineCleanUp campaign, which, since its founding in 2018, now includes 29 rivers in which volunteers are actively cleaning the banks. The WHU students were able to remove a significant amount of waste in about two hours, underscoring the impact of such collaborative actions.
Paula Bornemann, General Manager of WHUSH, highlighted the positive experience of the participants. She emphasized how important it is to work together to protect the environment. The students were not only supported by their fellow students, but also by some older residents from Vallendar, who warmly thanked them for the work they had done. The campaign was organized by the student initiatives Sensability and WHUSH, which are distinguished by their social contributions.
Shared commitment to the environment
Max Hartlep, General Manager of Sensability, explained the importance of such local environmental protection measures and the positive impact they have on the community. The events attract numerous helpers, including international exchange students who want to be actively involved in society. Regardless of their origins, the participants show a remarkable commitment to the environment.
But the WHU students are not only active in cleaning up banks. Their commitment also extends to other areas, such as tutoring, applicant training and fundraising campaigns. This shows that students are willing to help beyond trash cleanup and have a lasting impact.
Social engagement resources
Platforms like Aktion Mensch offer additional opportunities for social engagement. This engagement platform highlights a variety of projects and initiatives and supports users in finding suitable volunteer work in their area. The barrier-free platform allows users to specifically search for offers that match their individual profile. This promotes comprehensive participation in social life.
The WHU students' garbage collection campaign is an example of how community actions can raise environmental awareness and at the same time strengthen social bonds. Commitment to nature connects and creates awareness of the need to protect our environment.
For more information about WHU and its initiatives, visit WHU website. Details about the RhineCleanUp initiative can be found at Mannheim morning and for social engagement opportunities, check out their platform Human Action.