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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.