Why is litter picking important? Litter is not only bad for the environment, but for people and wildlife too. Waste, in particular plastic, suffocates, disables and kills thousands of animals each year. It’s not only an eyesore in the local community, but it’s also dirty and can cause nasty toxins that are harmful to both humans and to the planet. No one wants that, right? So, whether it’s one bag or ten, picking up litter helps to reduce these problems and may hopefully inspire others to take part.
I have to be honest, Monkton Park was very clean with minimal litter to be seen, but it was lovely to get out in the sun and pick up the few pieces we could find. It was also fantastic to speak with the local community. We had several members of the public approach to thank us for our contribution, we also heard about local volunteers who visit the park regularly to help keep the park clean. It truly felt like we were integrating into the community, and it felt great to do our part - regardless of how small it may have been!
Despite the park being relatively clean, across the 2-hour period we did manage to fill 3 black bags of rubbish, with some interesting finds along the way including a learner plate, baking tray, a spoon and a pint glass.
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