52 councils awarded grants to tackle gum staining
"People need to remember that disposing irresponsibly of their gum causes harm to our environment as it takes years to decompose naturally – and, ultimately, costs the public purse to clean it up.”
Spotlight on: the Scottish Islands Federation Marine Litter Working Group
"Not only does it support local environmental action on the ground, but it also contributes significantly to national and international efforts to understand and address marine litter on a broader scale."
Spotlight on: Litter Heroes Ambassadors Clean Our Patch
"For many, especially during tough times, Clean Our Patch provides a crucial sense of purpose and belonging, demonstrating that the litter-pick is merely a tool, while community is the true achievement."
Spotlight on: Transport for London (TfL) Graduate Group
"As a young person it can be easy to feel as though any effort you make to help the environment or clean up your city will be overshadowed by the sheer amount of waste that is created every day.”
Spotlight on: Everton North Litter Network
“It’s about being the change they want to see, ultimately creating a neighbourhood that is safe, clean, and vibrant for everyone to live, work, and visit.”
Spotlight on: River Heroes Grantham RiverCare
Their two decades of dedication, their immediate response to the January floods, and their ongoing commitment to environmental protection and community resilience make them true champions of the River Witham and the entire Grantham community.
Spotlight on: RiverCare & BeachCare’s Chalkwell Beach Team
"This crucial work directly improves the environment and waterways for both the public and local wildlife, while simultaneously cultivating a stronger sense of community pride and increasing environmental awareness."
Spotlight on: Litter Heroes Ambassador Sophie’s SUPER Litter-Picking
"The litter-picking movement is growing, and I see more and more folks doing it.
"I think it's like any behaviour; it takes time to normalise, but I feel the positivity is spreading."
"I think it's like any behaviour; it takes time to normalise, but I feel the positivity is spreading."
Spotlight on: BeachCare’s Walton WALLYS
“Our volunteers are well-known in the local area, and give people the opportunity to help make their community tidier, and get out to enjoy the fresh air and views with us.”
76 of country’s best beaches awarded a prestigious Blue Flag Award
“As an island community, the quality of our beaches and blue spaces is crucial to our environment and vital for our economy, particularly in terms of tourism and employment."
Keep Britain Tidy welcomes measures to tackle fly-tippers and crush their vehicles
"It’s vital that waste is managed legally as a matter of urgency and that materials are recaptured through reuse and recycling rather than left to pollute our streets, parks and countryside."
Spotlight on: Litter Heroes Ambassador Martin Brooks
“It’s ingrained in me that litter doesn’t belong in public spaces. Seeing more and more made me realise I needed to do something about it.”