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Währing relies on green ideas: fruit trees and deposit rings in sight!
Währing discusses planting fruit trees and introducing deposit rings to reduce waste at the district council meeting.
Währing relies on green ideas: fruit trees and deposit rings in sight!
On October 1, 2025, the third district council meeting in Währing this year took place after the summer break in the ballroom of the district office at Martinstrasse 100. The main focus of the meeting was on the installation of deposit rings on manure bins and the planting of fruit trees in public spaces. These two topics generated a lot of interest among district councilors.
The ÖVP and the Left faction spoke out in favor of the initiative for deposit rings, which are specifically aimed at making it easier to deposit deposit bottles and subsequently reduce waste. ÖVP district councilor Johannes Schreiber pointed out the importance of safety for bottle collectors to support his argument. The planned locations for the deposit rings are the Kutschkermarkt, Aumannplatz and Gersthofer Platz. Nevertheless, the city administration is skeptical about these plans and warns of possible accumulations of garbage, which could make implementation more difficult. Ultimately, both applications for deposit rings were forwarded to the Environmental Committee for further review.
Public fruit trees for more biodiversity
Another item on the agenda was the suggestion from Neos district councilor Manuela-Anna Sumah-Vospernik to plant fruit trees in public spaces. The aim of this application is to contribute to biodiversity within the district while providing citizens with a free fruit harvest. However, critical voices from the ranks of the ÖVP and FPÖ expressed concerns and recommended a more precise wording of the motion. Questions about liability for fallen fruit and the care effort were raised, which led to a controversial discussion. Ultimately, the majority of district councilors decided to leave the original application to implement the fruit tree project with Municipal Department 42.
This initiative to green and upgrade public space is in line with the “Valuing urban greenery” project, which is funded by the Federal Environment Agency. The aim of this project is to better reflect the effects of urban green spaces and thus illustrate their value for urban society. The online tool, which is currently being planned, is intended to help provide arguments for the preservation and expansion of urban green spaces and to promote broad citizen participation in order to create strong acceptance among the population. This indicates a trend towards viewing urban greenery no longer just as a cost factor, but as an indispensable part of the quality of life.
Overall, the meeting in Währing shows that the topic of the environment and the promotion of biodiversity and sustainability are increasingly moving onto the agenda of the district representatives. If the suggestions are implemented, this could represent an important step towards a livable and greener city of Vienna.
For further information on the planned initiatives and the current discussions in Währing, read the detailed reports MyDistrict and ORF Vienna as well as the “Valuing Urban Greenery” project Federal Environment Agency.