Litter does not belong on the streets or in nature. Children's mayor Lieke from Gorinchem agrees. "Animals can get entangled in it or get sick from eating microplastics. Heartbreaking," she says. "We have to do something about that!"
Together for a clean neighbourhood
Friday 20 September is World Clean-up Day, the world's biggest clean-up campaign. People everywhere will take to the streets to clean up litter. Lieke calls on people to help too. Adults, children, neighbours and friends: together we make the neighbourhood cleaner!
Together with environmental coach Nelleke, Lieke made a short video. In it, she explains why it is important to keep your surroundings clean. And that cleaning up can actually be fun - especially if you do it together.
Will you also join us on 20 September?
Grab a rubbish bag, put on gloves and go out. Together with your (grand)child, neighbourhood boy or girl, pick up litter in the street, park or around school. Together, we can make a difference. For a cleaner neighbourhood and a nicer living environment.