Moosburg High School: High-value lost property remains unrecognized!

Moosburg High School: High-value lost property remains unrecognized!

In recent weeks, the Moosburg high school has become the scene of a special and at the same time worrying discovery. Volunteer Ines Reithmeier picked up nine bags of forgotten clothing, and these finds are anything but commonplace. The tz reports that numerous expensive branded items stand out among the clothes, such as jackets by Engelbert Strauss and Adidas sneakers.

Reithmeier, who has been responsible for lost property for seven years, is shocked by the indifference of the students and their parents. Although she no longer has children at this school herself, she works tirelessly to ensure that the clothing does not end up in the trash. Unfortunately, interest in these finds is anything but high; Many items, including ski gloves and FC Bayern football shirts, are never picked up by the owners, so there is little chance of them being returned.

Unfortunately, little gratitude for high-quality donations

“It’s just sad to see how many high-quality items of clothing are left lying around,” explains Reithmeier. The majority of the items collected are in perfect condition. They estimate that less than two percent are damaged. In a world where sustainability is a priority, this indifference should not be understandable. Unfortunately, there are also legal hurdles that make it difficult for schools to use these lost items. The school often only has to sort the goods and pass them on to the German Clothing Foundation or the “Make Space with Heart” campaign, for example merkur.de reported.

Although postage for shipping is free, sorting and packing requires a huge amount of time. But Reithmeier doesn't give up. In addition to the tried and tested items of clothing, the bags also contain lunch boxes, drinking bottles, folders and pens, most of which also remain unused.

A shared responsibility

Ines Reithmeier advocates that both students and parents develop a new awareness of the value of their things. After all, these well-preserved items of clothing could benefit other people. The German Clothing Foundation supports this principle of fair sharing with its business. They not only offer second-hand goods, but also services that offer many people stability and prospects.

These are small steps in the right direction - but what remains is the question: How can we work together to ensure that less clothing is lost? The solution could also lie in schools doing more to redistribute lost property or offering simple solutions to prevent losses. In any case, it seems to be time to raise awareness of sustainable consumption and the responsible use of resources.