Youth or Uniformed Group
By taking part in National Spring Clean young people have an opportunity to demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards litter in their local neighbourhood.
A litter pick is a fun and effective way to find out about the consequences of dropping litter when used in conjunction with other awareness-raising activities. It is also a good way to demonstrate to the local community that the issue is being taken seriously by the group. It can even count towards badges or awards for some uniformed associations in relation to teamwork, caring for the environment and showing community spirit.
Groups that regularly enjoy taking part in community clean ups include children’s parliaments, brownies and cubs, guides and scouts, beavers and rainbows, girls and boys brigades, cadets, students, youth clubs and church groups.
Busy beavers
On a sunny evening 80 willing Balerno Beavers and Cubs donned the yellow tabards in a bid to clean the streets of Balerno. With mighty litter pickers in hand and bin bags at the ready, off they went in search of Snicker, Coke, Crisp and other assorted packets of rubbish.
After 30 minutes they trooped back in and dumped 15 bin bags full of rubbish for all to see on the Scout Hall floor. The sight alone made them think twice about dropping litter: an informative and meaningful end to a rewarding litter pick, which is now an annual entry in the Balerno Beavers' and Cubs' calendar.
