Litter is an issue that is very much prominent and in-your-face and as a result is an easy one to get you started on your eco-journey as a school. There is a lot of great children\u2019s books linked to litter and plastic pollution that you can use as a starting point to help them understand the issue and having compassion and empathy for the natural world and wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organising a litter pick<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organising a litter pick is a great way to get children involved in keeping their local community clean, offers fresh air, is a simple school trip and educates them about the natural environment as well as what waste can be recycled or not.\u00a0 You can organise a litter pick which involves your local community and in conjunction with a local litter picking group. This how-to guide<\/a> is a useful reference tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n