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The Great British September Clean is the UK's largest environmental campaign. Last year over half a million volunteers armed with litter pickers took to our streets to declare war on litter and plastic pollution removing almost 1 million bags.
Our work helps to eradicate litter, improve local places and to prevent waste in order to create healthier, happier and stronger communities.
We rely on donations from individuals to support our campaigns and work in schools and communities. Without your help our work would not be possible.
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The Great British September Clean is the UK's largest environmental campaign. Last year over half a million volunteers armed with litter pickers took to our streets to declare war on litter and plastic pollution removing almost 1 million bags.
The campaign is so important, not just to clean-up our beautiful green and blue spaces, but also to educate people as to why litter is so damaging.
Litter costs us nearly £1 billion pounds a year to clear up.
Litter harms wildlife. The RSPCA received 7,400 calls to report incidents
of animals injured as a result of litter in 2018.
80% of litter that ends up in the sea begins on land, yet this is entirely
preventable.
Litter picking can help improve mental health and well-being by getting
outside and connecting with one another as part of a community.
Keep Britain Tidys research shows that people are more likely to litter
where litter is present. Small actions can make a big difference.
You can find out more about taking part in the campaign and register your involvement at keepbritaintidy.org