The hole left over from opencast mining in Edderitz has been filling with water over the course of time. It's no longer a hole - it's a lake. And the lake - like many a hole - has got problems with its edges. Its embankment is crumbling, which is not only unsightly but also definitely dangerous.

For the earth to get wet, the rain must reach it in the first place. What sounds so natural is in fact something that in developed areas with a high degree of soil sealing the rain often fails to do. But why exactly are we so keen on getting the rain into the earth, after all? Well, one thing after the other.

Cars, cars, cars. The assembly line rolls. But just like by an assembly line, all kinds of waste are unfortunately generated. So as concerns one of the world’s largest automotive producers, there’s quite a lot of waste accumulating. What’s to be done? Think big: Ford intends to take a leading role in environmental protection. Globally. But who retain with the task of disposal? Is there anybody who can help us make a choice? Someone who knows the ropes? HPC does.