Sustrans volunteers collect nearly 1,000 bags of litter in the North East
Children’s toys, bikes and scooters, as well as Christmas decorations, were amongst an estimated 955 bags of litter collected by our volunteers on cycle routes in County Durham, Gateshead and Newcastle during 2018. Volunteer groups meet each week to
New research reveals the power of Blue Planet II
The environment wins as people back litter-picking and turn away from single-use plastic. Over 70% of people now view tackling litter as more important than they used to and 75% feel more appreciative of people who pick up litter, according to
Great British Spring Clean 2019
Be part of the pick! Great British Spring Clean / Great Big School Clean 22 March – 23 April 2019 Today we launch our most ambitious campaign yet. We want to inspire 500,000 people to join forces
Councillor Len Lauchlan
Thought we would share this message that we have just received from Councillor Len Lauchlan, Chair of Washington Area Committee. Dear Chairman and Secretary of Keep Washington Tidy. On behalf of Washington Area Committee we wish to convey our
Blackfell Collection – 17 Bags
Thank you to volunteers from Keep Washington Tidy, Rotary members and MP Sharon Hodgson (also answering Residents questions) had a productive morning on Blackfell collecting over 17 bags of litter and numerous other items, lots of abandoned trolleys. We also thank
It’s Recycling Week!
It’s Recycling Week. Sunderland residents do a good job at recycling, but we can all do more. See what you can put in your blue bin here: sunderland.gov.uk/bluebin sunderland.gov.uk/householdwaste