Vught ends printed municipal guide to cut waste and go digital
Residents of Vught will no longer receive a printed municipal guide as the local government shifts to digital-only information. This move aims to reduce paper waste and ensure up-to-date details are easily accessible online, aligning with a broader trend among Dutch municipalities.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Vught |
| Action | Discontinuing printed municipal guide |
| Reason | High waste, outdated information, low pickup rates |
| Alternative | Digital information page on vught.nl |
| Pickup Locations | Municipal office, DePetrus, Woonzorgcentrum Theresia, HelvoirThuis, The Battle Axe |
| Trend | Other municipalities phasing out printed guides for digital alternatives |
Municipalities in the Netherlands are responsible for providing residents with accessible and up-to-date information about local services, policies, and contact details. By transitioning to digital platforms, Vught aims to improve efficiency and sustainability while ensuring residents can easily find the latest information.
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Why the municipal guide is disappearing
The municipality of Vught is discontinuing the printed municipal guide. The guide was no longer distributed door-to-door and was available for pickup at various locations. We noticed that many copies remained unused. That’s a waste of paper.
Additionally, information in a printed guide quickly becomes outdated. The most up-to-date details about the municipality—such as contact information, opening hours, and services—are always available on vught.nl.
With this decision, Vught is following a trend already adopted by other municipalities. More and more local governments are phasing out printed guides in favor of providing current information via their websites. We have chosen to consolidate the most important information on a single page for easy access. You can find this page below.
Soon, you will also be able to pick up a copy at the municipal office counter, DePetrus, Woonzorgcentrum Theresia, HelvoirThuis, and The Battle Axe.