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WebConsequences of littering. Litter adversely affects the environment. Littering along the road, on the streets or by the litter bins, toxic materials or chemicals in litter can be blown or washed into rivers, forests, lakes and oceans, and, eventually can pollute waterways, soil or aquatic environments. Based on recent data, 7 billion tons of ... WebGo to an outdoor spot near you and pick up some litter. Use the app to submit your cleanup (s), and watch as the app tracks your litter count, volunteer hours, etc. And most importantly - have fun! "You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. ipc6312lfw-ax4c-vg

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WebEncourage people to come along dressed appropriately – wearing thick-soled closed-toe shoes (i.e not sandals or flip flops). Long sleeves and leg coverings are also important. And before you start your litter pick, collect emergency contact details for your volunteers, and send over a safety briefing for them to read. WebJoin a River Clean. While Blue Planet II shone a spotlight on the plastic in our oceans, the state of our rivers is no different. In just under three hours, Thames21 volunteers collected 4,350 plastic bottles from a site in Rainham. And we removed more than 27,000 wet wipes in a few hours from the Thames foreshore near Hammersmith Bridge. ipc 620 handbook