A CALL has been issued for more than 50,000 people who love Scotland to get involved in a litter pick this spring – making 2025 the biggest and best Spring Clean yet.
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to beat its total of 45,000 participants in 2024 and inspire more than 50,000 people to work together to tackle the country’s litter emergency – and they need residents from Dumfries and Galloway to join up.
Spring Clean takes place from 21 March – 21 April and the aim is to make a positive impact on streets, parks, rivers and beaches.
Chief executive Barry Fisher said: “Our data clearly shows the extent of the litter issue we are facing across the country. However, we also know there is a massive appetite for positive actions: more than 80 per cent of people agree they want to see increased action to clean up litter in their communities.
“We know how much desire there is for a litter free Scotland, and with this year being our 25th anniversary as a Scottish charity, we are setting our ambitions high, and encouraging everyone to get involved and play a part in making this the biggest, best and most impactful Spring Clean yet.”
Meanwhile, there will also be a Litter League for youngsters, beginning the week before on 17 March and running until 21 April. Schools, nurseries and other youth groups locally are encouraged to take part and compete for Spring Clean glory.
To find out more, visit: www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/springclean
