Community Litter Pick

Hate Litter - Community litter clean

Meet at:  Aysham Recreation car park - (what three words - toward.responded.paraded)
What to bring:  Please bring gloves and wear suitable clothing - litter pickers are provided

At Aylsham Rotary, we're a dedicated bunch of litter pickers, determined to keep our community clean and pristine. We hate litter, and that's why we regularly meet up to take action against litter bugs. Every piece of litter we remove helps restore and protect the natural ecosystem, making our area more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Remember, litter begets litter, but with our efforts, we break that cycle! By keeping our community spotless, we discourage others from littering and create a positive domino effect that improves the overall quality of life in Aylsham.

So, if you care about our environment and want to make a real difference, we welcome your assistance with open arms! Join our friendly and welcoming group, and together, we'll make Aylsham a cleaner environment to live, work and play. 

10 facts about litter from Planet Earth Games https://planetearthgames.org/newssingle/10-facts-about-litter

1. More than two million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day
2. Almost 48% of people admit to dropping litter.
3. The amount of litter dropped each year in the UK has increased by 500% since the 1960s.
4. 3. 7 out of every 10 items of discarded litter is food packaging or wrappers.
5. Around 122 tons of cigarette butts and cigarette-related litter is dropped every day across the UK
6. 1.3m pieces of rubbish are dropped on UK roads every weekend. 1/3 of motorists admit to littering while they are driving.
7. Cleaning up litter from the streets of Britain costs taxpayers around £500 million. That does not include the amount it costs to clean up parks and other public spaces.
8. Orange peel and banana skins take up to 2 years to biodegrade, cigarette butts take to 2 years, plastic bags take 10-20 years and plastic bottles can last forever
9. 500,000 items of litter make their way into the sea from UK rivers every year, impacting on marine life
10. The canals and rivers of England and Wales could be plastic-free in a year if every visitor picked up one piece of litter, according to the The Canal and River Trust.