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Here’s My Experience From My Month-Long Spring Cleaning Challenge (11 Pics)
I’ve plogged in the past; I love plogging! What on Earth is plogging, you ask? Plogging is when you walk or run and pick up litter along the way. But right around the time quarantine took place, I wanted to make a difference with my newfound free time, but safely. Being a climate activist, I set out on a mission to pick up litter for a whole month!
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This all started with one daily walk
I decided to grab my gloves and a bag and pick up trash on my daily walk. Living in a small town, I did not expect to come back with an overflowing bag the first day.
Day 3, positive and hopeful
So, once I cleaned up the streets around my home, I headed out to popular spots in town
There, I picked up about 250+ cigarettes at the local lake.
Then I decided to tackle the harder areas
Such as this county road that took nine large garbage bags and several regular bags to clean up over the course of several days. That was a rough one. But it was satisfying to see it cleaner. The hope is that people won’t litter in a clean spot whereas they would in a spot that already has litter.
Throughout the month I got some help from friends!
I made a sign to wear on my back that gave some tough love
Litter is a serious issue
Because it washes away into our water system, it harms our wildlife, and it can even put the health of our loved ones at risk. Whether you set out with a large bag or just pick up three pieces of litter, it all matters.
Last day, yay!
I recently started my eco page
If you’d like to support it and join me on this sustainability journey!
Thank you to everyone who helps make the world a little cleaner
The best way to reduce litter is to create less waste. Adopting a sustainable lifestyle with habits like avoiding single-use plastics can create significant change! I hope this inspires others to have respect for our Earth.
My recap of the whole experience and the most interesting bits
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TheReader19 4 years ago (edited)
This person lives in a beautiful area. It's so sad that people don't appreciate the nature around them. Just take your rubbish home with you people it's not that hard
Claes Gustavsson 4 years ago
One thing I don't get is why more countries don't have proper recycling systems. For instance, when you buy a can of beer or a bottle of soda, you pay a recycling fee. You go home, finish your drink and the next time you visit your supermarket you put the bottles and cans in a recycling machine and get your money back. We've had it for decades. As a bonus – you never see bottles and cans in streets or in parks, people collect them.
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
As much as I agree recycling systems need a major upgrade, I want to remind everyone that recycling should be the last option and avoiding single use plastics is a great first step!!
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Laura Drillenburg 4 years ago
I am so thankful that someone in the world wants to help our enviroment. <3
Roody 4 years ago
Great job, well done. And you're absolutely right about reducing waste to begin with. 👏
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks! I hope others follow the example!
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Weim Central 4 years ago
The world needs more people like you and those who tell their stories! Thank you!
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
Yes!!! Best way to cut down litter is to stop producing it!
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danielle f 4 years ago
ah you are so adorable and seem chill as f***k, AND a photographer?! I wanna be your best friend
TheReader19 4 years ago (edited)
This person lives in a beautiful area. It's so sad that people don't appreciate the nature around them. Just take your rubbish home with you people it's not that hard
Claes Gustavsson 4 years ago
One thing I don't get is why more countries don't have proper recycling systems. For instance, when you buy a can of beer or a bottle of soda, you pay a recycling fee. You go home, finish your drink and the next time you visit your supermarket you put the bottles and cans in a recycling machine and get your money back. We've had it for decades. As a bonus – you never see bottles and cans in streets or in parks, people collect them.
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
As much as I agree recycling systems need a major upgrade, I want to remind everyone that recycling should be the last option and avoiding single use plastics is a great first step!!
Load More Replies... Laura Drillenburg 4 years ago
I am so thankful that someone in the world wants to help our enviroment. <3
Roody 4 years ago
Great job, well done. And you're absolutely right about reducing waste to begin with. 👏
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
Thanks! I hope others follow the example!
Load More Replies... Weim Central 4 years ago
The world needs more people like you and those who tell their stories! Thank you!
Angelica Pasquali (Post author) 4 years ago
Yes!!! Best way to cut down litter is to stop producing it!
Load More Replies... danielle f 4 years ago
ah you are so adorable and seem chill as f***k, AND a photographer?! I wanna be your best friend
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