Keep Britain Tidy is the country’s leading anti-litter charity. Founded in 1955, it has been working tirelessly to create a cleaner, more sustainable Britain. The charity runs a wide range of campaigns and initiatives, from the Great British Spring Clean to the Blue Flag beach awards. It also works with businesses, schools, and communities to reduce litter and waste.
Litter is a major problem in Britain. Every year, an estimated 30 million tonnes of litter is dropped in the UK. This litter harms wildlife, pollutes our rivers and oceans, and blights our communities. It also costs the taxpayer billions of pounds to clean up.
Keep Britain Tidy is working hard to tackle the problem of litter. The charity’s campaigns and initiatives are helping to raise awareness of the issue and encourage people to take action. For example, the Great British Spring Clean is a nationwide event that encourages people to pick up litter in their local communities. Last year, over 600,000 people took part in the event, collecting over 10 million pieces of litter.
Keep Britain Tidy is also working to reduce the amount of litter that is produced in the first place. The charity is campaigning for a deposit return scheme for drinks bottles and cans. This would encourage people to recycle their bottles and cans, rather than throwing them away. The charity is also working with businesses to reduce the amount of packaging they use.
Keep Britain Tidy is a vital charity for a cleaner future. The charity’s work is making a real difference in the fight against litter and waste. We should all support the charity’s work in whatever way we can.
You can support Keep Britain Tidy by taking part in litter-picking events, recycling drinks bottles and cans, reducing the amount of single-use plastic you use, donate to Keep Britain Tidy, or volunteer.
By working together, we can create a cleaner, more sustainable Britain for everyone.
