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How can we help to keep our waterways clear from litter?




      Dispose of litter properly
      Always use bins for rubbish and make sure to
      recycle items where possible. If you are in an
      area without a bin, take your litter with you until
      you find one, or take it home. This small action
      can prevent litter from blowing into storm
      drains, rivers or directly into the sea.                                           “Humans are undoubtedly responsible for the pollution in our
                                                                                         waterways and seas, but that means we are also responsible to
      You might also want to inform others of the                                        clean and protect them.
      importance of not using storm drains as a way of disposing
      waste, or to stop using toilets to flush away anything but the                     “In the policy world, we are working tirelessly to research, collect
      “3 Ps” (Poo, Pee and Paper!).                                                      evidence and support legislation to safeguard our environment
                                                                                         but we can’t do it alone. Water connects all of us (over 70% of
                                                                                         our planet is made up of water!) and we can all take action, big or
      Participate in local clean-ups                                                     small, to keep our environment healthy.”

      Join community clean-up events or organise
      one yourself. Cleaning up local parks, beaches
      and riverbanks helps remove litter before it                                       Angharad James
      has a chance to reach our waterways. Plus, it                                      Policy and Research Officer
      raises awareness in your community about the                                       Keep Wales Tidy
      importance of keeping our environment clean.
      Keep reading for details on the Great Big School Clean!



      Reduce single-use plastics

      Limit your use of single-use plastics such as                                       Come up with
      bottles, bags and straws, which are some of                                         innovative ideas…
      the most common forms of litter that end up
      in waterways. Opt for reusable alternatives
      like water bottles, bags for life and refillable
      containers where possible.
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