Sustainable visit to Delft
The smallest action makes the difference
Delft is beautiful, and we’d like to keep it that way! A clean city starts with small choices. By using less plastic, disposing of your rubbish properly and picking up a bit of litter now and then, you’re helping to keep Delft clean and liveable. Together, residents and visitors ensure that the historic city centre, the canals and the green spaces remain attractive for both people and nature.
On this page, you can find out how you can help keep Delft clean through simple actions.
Why a clean city is important
A clean city is pleasant for everyone. Residents enjoy living in a tidy environment, and visitors get more out of a day out in a well-maintained city centre. Litter on the streets or in the canals detracts from Delft’s appeal and can be harmful to animals and the natural environment. By working together to prevent and clear up litter, we keep Delft clean, liveable and welcoming. Everyone can play their part, for example by putting rubbish in the bin, using less single-use plastic or picking up a piece of litter whilst out for a walk. In this way, together we ensure that Delft remains an attractive and sustainable city for both current and future generations.
Help prevent litter
Litter may seem harmless, but it often lies around for a long time and can eventually end up in the countryside or the canals. Fortunately, even small actions can make a big difference.
Always put rubbish in a bin; take your rubbish with you if there’s no bin nearby; and make sure light packaging or tissues don’t blow away. Do you spot a can or plastic bottle lying about? By picking it up, you’re helping to keep Delft clean and liveable. And picking up litter doesn’t have to be boring! Turn it into a competition or use the litter to create your own little work of art.
Together, residents and visitors ensure that the city centre, parks and canals remain a pleasant place to live, work and enjoy life.
Using less plastic = D’serve water bottle
Many plastic products are only used once, yet they can remain in the environment for years. By choosing reusable alternatives, such as a water bottle, shopping bag or coffee cup, you can easily reduce the amount of waste.
In Delft, you’ll find various free drinking water points where you can refill your own bottle. This means you’ll need to buy fewer plastic bottles and you’ll be helping to keep the city cleaner. Small, conscious choices add up to make a big difference and help keep Delft sustainable and attractive for residents and visitors alike.
Looking for a nice reusable water bottle or cup? At the VVV Delft , you can pick up your own D’serve water bottle or Echt Dellufs Water. The Echt Dellufs Bakkie is your solution for a reusable cup (which is also really cool).
Why clean canals are important
The canals are inextricably linked to Delft and give the historic city centre its unique character. Unfortunately, litter sometimes ends up in the water, which is harmful to animals, plants and water quality.
By keeping rubbish out of the canals and managing waste responsibly, we help protect nature and preserve the city’s beautiful appearance. Whether you’re taking a stroll along the water’s edge or exploring Delft from a boat or canoe, together we can ensure that the canals stay clean.
In this way, Delft remains an attractive, healthy and sustainable destination for residents and visitors alike.
Get involved and keep Delft clean - With these D’serve initiatives, you can help make the city cleaner
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Litter picking in Delftse Hout
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Canoe trip
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Litter picking in the city centre
D'serve is an initiative of Platform Bezoekerseconomie Delft in cooperation with Delft Marketing and Stichting Centrum Management Delft, with support from Delft4GlobalGoals and the participating entrepreneurs and organisations in Delft.