Sustainability: It's easy to save our world!

Stories from the Neflental: sustainability explained simply

We experience small miracles every day in the Neflental. Nature shows us how everything is connected. On a fresh spring day, thick fog drifted over the cloudbed meadow. The meadow was so high that the mist slept on it like soft cotton wool. Rosa Periwinkle walked carefully through the tall, dewy grass. She had an important task. Today she wanted to show the other inhabitants how everyone could help to protect the Neflental.

Why is sustainability so important in the Neflental?

In the Neflental, everyone is careful not to take more than nature can give. In this way, the valley remains a good place for all living creatures. If someone cuts down a tree, they immediately plant a new one. Even when you pick flowers or mushrooms, you always give something back. You drop seeds or water the plants with fresh water. In this way, the balance is maintained and everyone can enjoy the colourful meadows and forests. Rosa Immergrün knows exactly how important this is.

The journey to the violet glade - achieving great things with small steps

Rosa Periwinkle made her way to the violet glade. The clearing was hidden between old trees, covered in a fragrant carpet of purple violets and sun-yellow crocuses. An ancient statue stood in the centre. The sun sent gentle rays onto its moss-covered eyes, making it appear to smile in a friendly manner.

Many residents of the Neflental came together here. They wanted to know how they could make the world a little better. Rosa Periwinkle was delighted that everyone was there for the spring awakening. A few birds bathed in the golden light and the fresh green leaves shone everywhere. The air smelled of blossom and dew.

Sustainability starts with each individual

Rosa Periwinkle placed a few seeds on the ground. She told them that every little seed can grow into a big flower. "If we sow and plant today," she said, "we will reap tomorrow." The others followed her example. They sang songs and planted crocuses, violets and young bushes in the damp, soft moss. The colours violet, leaf green, sunny yellow and light pearl grey mingled everywhere in the clearing.

Even small things count. The children collected rubbish that had been blown onto the meadow by the last storm. They watered thirsty plants with their little watering cans. Sometimes it is enough to treat the animals, flowers and trees with respect. This is how the Neflental remains beautiful.

Together, everyone can make a difference

In Neflental, the inhabitants of Rosa Immergrün learnt that anyone can help. You don't have to do great deeds. It's the small actions that save the world. Saving water, separating rubbish correctly and keeping the forest clean protects animals and plants. The cloudbed meadow was particularly radiant in the afternoon. The sun was shining through the mist and the flowers were glowing in all colours.

At the end of the day, the violet glade was even more beautiful than before. The statue now looked directly into the sun. There was a soft glitter on the mossy stone and on the flowers all around. Rosa Periwinkle stopped for a moment and took a deep breath. Thanks to everyone's help, a small miracle had happened.

What do we learn from this?

You don't have to be everywhere to save the world. Go out into nature, protect flowers, insects and trees. Plant something new or clean up your favourite place. Tell your friends about it and come up with your own ideas. In Neflental, Rosa Immergrün shows how much fun it is to live sustainably together. Step by step, our earth is getting a little better.

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