10 Reasons to Join World Cleanup Day UK on September 20
The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young people.
World Cleanup Day is the biggest civic movement of our time, with an ambitious goal – to clean up our planet!
Held annually, World Cleanup Day unites millions of volunteers, governments, and organisations in almost every country in the world to tackle the issue of waste. It has also received a huge endorsement from the United Nations – 20 September is declared ‘World Cleanup Day’ on the official UN calendar from 2024.
Here are ten powerful reasons why you should get involved too!
1. Create a Tangible Impact
It's right there in front of you. It's hard not to notice the effect that removing litter has on the environment. By participating, you contribute directly to the reduction of litter and pollution, fostering healthier ecosystems and cleaner communities.
2. Raise Awareness on Mismanaged Waste
Engaging in this global event helps shine a spotlight on critical waste issues.
It’s a platform for education and advocacy, enabling you to spread the message about the importance of waste reduction and sustainable practices.
3. Strengthen Community Bonds
World Cleanup Day is truly global, but it's also local.
This event is a fantastic way to connect with your community. Collaborating on a common goal builds solidarity and enhances communal ties. This is a chance to get to know your community better and connect with like-minded people.
4. Support a Global Movement
Joining World Cleanup Day means aligning with a worldwide effort for environmental preservation – it’s a chance to be part of a collective voice advocating for a cleaner, greener planet.
5. Boost Your Physical and Mental Well-being
Taking part in outdoor cleanups not only promotes physical health but also benefits mental well-being. The act of contributing to a meaningful cause can lead to a profound sense of satisfaction and purpose.
6. Gain Insight into Waste Management
It's also an educational experience, revealing the scale and nature of local waste issues.
Understanding these challenges is crucial for advocating effective waste management and recycling practices.
7. Be the Inspiration
Your involvement can serve as a catalyst for others.
By leading through example, you encourage friends, family, and neighbours to join, amplifying the overall impact.
8. Make Parks and Spaces More Accessible to Communities
People tend to visit local parks and spend more time in nature when they are free from waste and litter. This also boosts their physical and mental well-being.
9. Experience a Sense of Achievement
It brings huge satisfaction to see the immediate results of your efforts!
Cleaning up local areas provides a rewarding sense of accomplishment, reinforcing the value of individual contributions.
10. Once Areas Are Cleaned, It Becomes Easier to Keep Them Clean!
The Skill Mill – the UK-based social enterprise and the national partner of World Cleanup Day Global – has over a decade of experience organising cleanups.
We have noticed the transformative effects of cleanups:
"After a while, any new development faces an almost inevitable build-up of mismanaged waste, and this is a phenomenon we see increasing. Our teams will go into such areas to ‘blitz’ a cleaning strategy and then demonstrate positively to the community that it’s possible!" said The Skill Mill founder David Parks OBE.
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How to get involved?
World Cleanup Day is more than the simple act of picking up litter; it embodies a global commitment to environmental stewardship.
Join us this year to be part of a movement that’s making a real difference, locally and globally.
- Click here to register if you are an individual or community group: World Cleanup Day
- Click here to explore our corporate partnership options if you represent a business or organisation: World Cleanup Day | theskillmill
Please get in touch if you have any questions: wcd@theskillmill.org