A community-led campaign which is taking positive action to tackle the scourge of littering in Leeds is aiming to turn Leeds into a sea of purple this Saturday.
This follows the success of the Litter Free Leeds movement, which working closely in partnership with Leeds City Council, has seen volunteers, businesses and organisations join forces to remove tonnes of rubbish and waste from communities across the city. The movement has grown hugely over the last 12 months as individuals and groups have taken to litter picking on their walks in lockdown, using unique and distinctive purple bags supplied and collected by the council. So far in 2021 it’s calculated that over 60 tonnes of litter has been collected by the 3000+ strong army of volunteers. Much of this litter has been hidden in hedgerows for years, with photos posted on the Litter Free Leeds Facebook page even showing crisp packets collected dating back decades.
In response to the superb momentum which has been gathered through the campaign, Litter Free Leeds is now organising a ‘Leeds Goes Purple’ day on Saturday 3 July to mark and help celebrate the contributions being made across the city and to spread the news to anyone who wants to join in and do their bit in and around their local communities.
Volunteers will be out in significant numbers on their streets and local green spaces armed with litter grabbers and purple bags in a show of solidarity and support to mark the special day of action. The movement will also highlight the importance of individuals and communities taking responsibility for keeping their local areas clean, tidy and litter free. All are leading by example in showing what local communities can achieve when everyone works together. The aim is to change the behaviour of the small minority who litter, by being good role models and leading by example.
To find out more about the Litter Free Leeds movement and to get involved, search for their social media pages or visit their website at: www.litterfreeleeds.co.uk
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