#TidyTheTrash - Take out the trash!
As we come back from this awful time, we want to play our part in #BuildingBackBetter. As Scouts we always want to leave the world a bit better than we found it! Together, let us take some time to make our communities look amazing, by doing our bit for the environment and the planet. Unfortunately, at least 26,000 tonnes of waste are illegally fly-tipped across Scotland each year and this has a negative impact on our environment.
That is why, we are launching our #TidyTheTrash Community Impact project to collect 200 bags of waste across our corner to reduce the impact of rubbish on our environment but we want to smash that target. So, we can have the biggest impact and stay in line with the restrictions this is taking place between the 15th of April and the 15th of June 2021. This links directly with the A Million Hands project and we will be working to protect our environment by doing these litter picks to help wildlife and the ecosystem.
This is an activity that is just perfect for Amber Level Scouting, taking part is simple, fun and hugely rewarding for both young people and adult volunteers, as we progress together through the month, you will see an area of your community transform and we get to shout to the world about the incredible difference you have made with just a little hard work.
Make sure to check out our steps to taking part below and all the resources available on the left of your screen. Also, we have provided some information below Keep Beautiful Scotland's video on what badges this could count towards. We have also included contacts for your local authorities in case you have any questions about disposing your collected waste properly.
Get Involved using these easy steps!
1) Purchase the relevant equipment or make a request to region should your group require financial assistance. (Remember to let us know you are taking part!)
2) Educate your section/group on why it has never been more needed and help the young people choose place/s they would like to clean up during the campaign.
3) Once the dates, times and frequency are confirmed, make sure to take before and after photos and lots of selfies!
4) After each litter pick, make sure you liaise with your local council authority to properly dispose of the waste, make sure it is separated into recyclables and non-recyclables so we can help our environment even more.
5) At the end of your agreed plan, fill out our completion form by the 18th of June so we can announce the result and also give us a little feedback on your experience during the campaign. We will record your impact on our interactive map so you can see the impact we have had across the North East, remember big or small amounts, every little helps and that is all that counts! Our campaign officially ends on the 15th of June 2021 so groups can plan ahead and take part when they are able to do so.
Well done for taking part!