Tuesday 18th April 2023
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Report written by Redbridge runner
My battle with litter continues. At this stage I find it quite therapeutic - tidying things is very satisfying. Removing things that shouldn't be there and serve only to make our environment worse. I do sometimes find myself wondering the type of people that litter. What causes it? Laziness? Carelessness? Distance to the nearest rubbish bin?
Whatever the reason, I am there to make sure my surrounding area is improved, even if it's a small improvement! Today's enemies were were hidden drinks cans behind the telephone cabinets, a rogue cup full of cola and plenty of cigarette butts. No e-cigarettes this time (do these count as electronic waste?).
I also found a rogue glove! A left glove, in fact. Somebody must be feeling very self RIGHTeous!
After clearing both sides of my local street, I had filled an entire plastic bag full. The satisfaction of a cleaner street really made a positive impact on my evening!
Wed 19th Apr 2023 at 9:28am
Nice one Dharmesh, it is therapeutic. I have a battle stemming the tide of beer cans around the wall opposite my house. Yesterday no beer cans but 6 empty 2ltr water bottles. May be the local drinkers are on the wagon 😂
Wed 19th Apr 2023 at 9:31am
I think there must be a correlation between the sun shining and the number of beer cans consumed...and therefore thrown on the floor!
Islington
We love Elizabeth House tasks! Green space maintenance evening in this beautiful wildflower project!