http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Litter picking opportunities en Thu, 21 May 2026 05:16:41 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373459 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:07:19 +0000 neddie 373459@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I blame the supermarkets, soft drinks companies, and junk food emporiums. Let’s address the source of the problem </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373457 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:17:17 +0000 wishicouldgofaster 373457@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If only folk had pride in this country. Fed up of scumbags dropping litter! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373453 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:34:22 +0000 chdot 373453@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Well done Friends of Pilrig Park + local shop Weigh To Go collabing on this morning’s sunny litterpick in the park &amp; nearby streets. </p> <p>20 people, &gt;20 bags of rubbish &amp; a tyre! </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/jackrmcaldwell/status/1759199668217483432" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/jackrmcaldwell/status/1759199668217483432</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373295 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:44:43 +0000 Jester 373295@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I lived in Edinburgh a few years back, and while there I cleared some of the litter from the cyclepath. One of my "favourite" spots was the Dogshit Tree on the Ferry Road Path, just below the bridge at Boswell Drive.</p> <p>Someone had repeately tossed their little black bags off the bridge while walking their dog, and they were caught in the tree where they dangled like noxious fruit. </p> <p>Manky b@strd. :( </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373231 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:55:23 +0000 chdot 373231@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>All blue down in Leith except for the rubbish awaiting a clean up once the bridge repairs are complete.</p> <p>Just shows a small volume of the rubbish that comes down the river annually that without cleanups would head out to sea</p> <p>#upstreambattle @KSBScotland @SOSLeith @Edinburgh_CC</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://x.com/wolct/status/1753743730551489014" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/wolct/status/1753743730551489014</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373226 Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:11:00 +0000 chdot 373226@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Fife Coast and Countryside Trust are currently recruiting for a several full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. </p> <p>Mobile Parking Attendant, Maintenance Operative, Seasonal Litter Picker and Seasonal Beach &amp; Facilities Operative</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../work-with-us/" rel="nofollow">https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../work-with-us/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373210 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:33:13 +0000 chdot 373210@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>LET’S INVESTIGATE TO STOP THE PLASTIC CRISIS</p> <p>Nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging are thrown away by UK households every year, and just 12% is recycled in the UK. </p> <p>It’s time the government got serious about tackling the plastic crisis. You can help by taking part in The Big Plastic Count! </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://thebigplasticcount.com" rel="nofollow">https://thebigplasticcount.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373205 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:18:11 +0000 neddie 373205@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Symptoms of the fossil fuel industry - single-use plastics everywhere, leading to litter. Shut it down!</p> <p>"Supermarkets and junk food emporiums shouldn't be allowed to produce litter"</p> <p>Or better: junk food emporiums just shouldn't be allowed </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373203 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:11:18 +0000 chdot 373203@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Couple of hours spent this morning clearing part of the Barnton path and next to the Royal High School of new and very old litter! </p> <p>Met some more of the local #LitterHeroes who quietly and regularly clear up too </p> <p>#litter<br /> #Barnton<br /> #ClermistonLitterati<br /> #YoureWelcome </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://x.com/pjayvee38/status/1751229687919964432" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/pjayvee38/status/1751229687919964432</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>A busy morning for our volunteers down at St Mark's Park. </p> <p>Hazel coppiced and used to rebuild the fencing at the tunnel. Willow planted along the banks to help reduce erosion. Paths swept of debris Litter picked Biscuits eaten. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/CyclingEdin/status/1753203928122945691" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/CyclingEdin/status/1753203928122945691</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21452#post-373202 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:05:38 +0000 chdot 373202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>‘People shouldn’t drop litter’</p> <p>‘The Council should pick it up’</p> <p>But the ideal world has been postponed </p> <p>‘Litter’ and ‘dog mess’ are the two most mentioned things when people are asked ‘what could be done to improve your environment’. </p> <p>Sadly, sometimes, the people asking the questions, later dismiss the answers as ‘not what we were wanting to hear’. </p> <p>Many volunteers already pick up litter along the Water of Leith, Wardie Bay or some cycle paths and local parks. </p> <p>Join in (see below), start one or just DIY. (I have a small area I do every week. There was less to pick up after a bin was installed…)</p> <p>“</p> <p>Back to Drumbrae for more litterpicking fun! </p> <p>Meet at Duart Crescent's shops at 11 on Sunday to clear the area! </p> <p>If you've never tried it now is the time! Get fresh air, exercise and a laugh at what we find </p> <p>We can lend you a litterpicker </p> <p>#ClermistonLitterati</p> <p>#Litter</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://x.com/pjayvee38/status/1753124530103443914" rel="nofollow">https://x.com/pjayvee38/status/1753124530103443914</a> </p>