Keep Britain Tidy

Do you lead a litter-picking group in England? Are you an advocate for the environment? Do you want to be a champion for Keep Britain Tidy’s campaigns? If that sounds like you, applications are now open to join Keep Britain Tidy as a #LitterHeroes Ambassador. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e__jKKYz

This week is #WalkToSchoolWeek. A generation ago 70% of primary school children walked to school, now it’s less than half! As part of the transport topic, through Eco-Schools England, we promote sustainable travel to school. It's good for us, and for the planet!

We're excited to announce that Eco-Schools England has been shortlisted for the prestigious Education & Training award at this year's The Charity Awards. The winners will be announced on 9 July!

We're thrilled to announce another year of excellence in blue space as 150 beaches, marinas and the first and only inland bathing waters at Rutland, have been awarded a prestigious Blue Flag, Seaside Award, or both! Find out more. https://lnkd.in/ee9PncAV

Did your organisation go above and beyond to support this year's #GBSpringClean? We want to hear from you! Our #GBSpringClean Awards recognise an individual or team within a business who excelled in engaging their colleagues and communities in tackling litter. Make your nomination for our #GBSpringClean Best in Business award before May 31 2024: https://lnkd.in/dvnGaS8e

Save the date! On May 20, for the first time since 2020, we’re inviting applications to join our #LitterHeroes Ambassador programme. If you’re a litter-picking group leader and want to be a champion for Keep Britain Tidy and your local environment, keep an eye on our socials for the chance to apply! Ambassadors receive support from our dedicated #LitterHeroes team, plus media opportunities, access to exclusive resources and free insurance cover, and more.

Get ready to celebrate your amazing parks and green spaces this summer!   Love Parks is our week-long campaign running from 26 July to 4 August this year, highlighting the vital role these spaces play in keeping our communities healthy and happy. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/emtUXj6B   #LoveParks

We are searching for a permanent Digital & IT Manager. This vacancy closes on Monday 20 May. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/de_BED_r

"People need to be aware of the harm they're doing." Our #LitterHeroes Ambassador Leonie spoke to BBC South East about the work she and the rest of the Southborough SOS team do to keep their area tidy.

"Why do we treat our country like one giant rubbish dump for the stuff we no longer want or need?" With local authorities in England dealing with over one million fly-tipping incidents a year, our CEO, Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, writes about the need to take responsibility for our own mess, and the cheap and easy ways we can dispose of unwanted items responsibly. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eb24BuaA