We have litter picking opportunities in collaboration with The Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you are interested please view the form DofE Application Form.pdf and email: dofe@weybridgeinbloom.org.uk

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Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Why?

To keep our local environment clean, recycle, and inspire permanent behavioural change.

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How?

- Cut litter by changing behaviour.
- Reduce waste by reusing and recycling.
- Improve public spaces for community pride.
- Educate future generations about the environment.

- Combat global plastic waste for a cleaner planet.

 

Where and when?

- In your neighbourhood/town
- One hour a week for 3-12 months.

 

What's Provided?

- Litter grabber (on loan)
- Weybridge in Bloom vest (on loan)
- Pocket-sized notebook for recording
- You Need: Weather-appropriate clothes, gloves, plastic bag, hand gel.

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Safety Guidelines:

- Inform parents/guardians of your whereabouts. 
- Use common sense and avoid confrontations.

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Action Plan:

- Choose a location (streets, park, etc.).
- Optionally join group picks.

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Recording Efforts:

- Note date, area in a notebook.
- Comment on the type of litter.
- Send photos and dispose of collected litter.

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What will I need?

Weybridge in Bloom will provide volunteers with:

• A litter grabber (on loan)

• A Weybridge in Bloom vest (on loan) to identify you as part of the group: please always wear it.

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And you will need:

• Weather appropriate sensible clothes and footwear

• Strong/thick gloves

• Plastic bag/sac in which to collect the rubbish.

• Hand gel to clean your hands when you take your gloves off.

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The Do’s and don’ts of keeping yourself safe.

• Do let your parents/guardians know when and where you are going.

• Do cover up any cuts.

• Do wear your gloves and identifying vest.

• Do only pick during hours of daylight.

• Do pick everything up with your litter picker.

• Do cross busy roads using crossings or in places where you have a good view of the traffic in each direction and don’t make a busy road part of your route.

• Do stop before your bag becomes too heavy to carry.

• Do use your common sense and any queries/ concerns/problems just call us and keep our

  contact details on your phone. We are also on WhatsApp.

• Don’t confront anyone you see littering or take of photo of them.

• Don’t pick up litter from the gutter of a road without being aware of the traffic.

• Don’t pick up anything hazardous. If you see any syringes etc, let us know where, by

  sending a photo and the location and we will collect them.

• Do not enter any rivers/streams/flooded areas.

• Don’t lift any large or heavy objects. Leave them and let us know where they are.

• Don’t listen to music with earphones/headphones/ear buds to ensure that you are always

  aware of your environment, the people and traffic around you.

• Don’t bring anything along to eat or drink to help avoid touching your face.

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Email: dofe@weybridgeinbloom.org.uk

Resources: www.keepbritaintidy.org