New Year's Eve in Holzminden: fireworks or gentle alternatives?

The turn of the year is just around the corner, and many citizens in the Holzminden district are ready to greet the new year with fireworks. However, while the sale of pyrotechnics, which began on Saturday, meets high demand, animal and environmentalists urgently warn against avoiding missiles and firecrackers. According to tah.de speak out the city and municipal association as well as various voices from politics against a general ban on firecrackers.

Although some markets like Rewe have set the sale of fireworks items in the Ruhr area, the demand remains unbroken in many places. The Altergott family in Holzminden and Bevern continues to sell fireworks items and expects constant demand. Fireworks batteries are particularly popular with younger buyers, whose prices are between 25 and 100 euros. Compared to ten years ago, however, less pyrotechnic material is bought.

calls to avoid fireworks

animal welfare organizations and environmental groups require a waiver of fireworks for New Year's Eve, especially near forests, fields and waters. This requirement is supported by the knowledge that firecrackers and rockets can trigger considerable stress reactions in pets and wild animals, especially birds. oekoneews indicates that loud blast noise from to to can generate 170 decibels, which represents an enormous strain on animals. In addition, garbage, toxins and fine dust put a significant impact on the environment. For example, residues of fireworks on fields can damage animals by getting into feed and leading to injuries or even death.

As a result, the pressure on the population is greater to celebrate alternative festivals that are less environmentally harmful. The Austria Chamber of Agriculture suggests using more environmentally and animal-friendly alternatives such as music laser shows or drones to enjoy the festivity of the turn of the year without strain on animals and the environment.