Litter doesn't belong on the streets or in nature. Children's mayor Lieke from Gorinchem agrees. "Animals can get tangled in it or get sick from eating microplastics. It's truly sad," she says. "We have to do something about it!"
Together for a clean neighborhood
Friday, September 20th, is World Cleanup Day, the world's largest cleanup campaign. People everywhere are taking to the streets to pick up litter. Lieke is asking everyone to join in. Adults, children, neighbors, and friends: together we can make our neighborhoods cleaner!
Lieke and environmental coach Nelleke created a short video. In it, she explains why it's important to keep your surroundings clean. And that cleaning up can actually be quite fun – especially when you do it together.
Will you join us on September 20?
Grab a garbage bag, put on gloves, and get out there. Pick up litter in the street, the park, or around school with your (grand)child, neighbor, or neighbor. Together, we can make a difference. For a cleaner neighborhood and a better living environment.