Die Abfallwirtschaft
Example: Die Abfallwirtschaft sorgt für die richtige Mülltrennung in der Stadt.
Definition
"Die Abfallwirtschaft" refers to the organized management and disposal of waste materials in a community or area, ensuring proper sorting, recycling, and elimination of garbage to maintain environmental cleanliness and public health.
Etymology
The German word "die Abfallwirtschaft" combines "Abfall," meaning waste or refuse, and "Wirtschaft," meaning economy or management. Together, they describe the system or economy of handling waste. Did you know? The term highlights the shift from simply discarding waste to managing it as a valuable resource.
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"Die Abfallwirtschaft" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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