About Us
Litter Pickers London is an organisation dedicated to spreading the word about Litter Picking in the Capital, encouraging people to pick up a litter-picker or an empty bottle and help keep the streets clean and tidy.
By hosting a space for Litter Pickers across London to list their organised Litter Picks and communicate with other, Litter Pickers London will bring people across London together, with a simple aim... to pick up litter wherever it is seen and Keep London Tidy.
Why Litter Pick?
Environment
More than 2 million pieces of litter are dropped in the UK every day! This litter clogs drains, harms wildlife and ultimately ends up in our oceans. And it costs over £1 billion a year in street cleaners.
People are far more likely to drop litter where there is already litter on the ground, so by helping to clear it up, you can make a real difference and hopefully inspire others. And it saves your taxes too!
Health
Litter picking is great for your health. It gets you outside walking, reaching and carrying and gives you a reason to move and divert from the most direct path. Your walks become mission instead of strictly A to B journeys.
If you are finding it hard to motivate yourself, litter-picking can give you a purpose to get out and walking, when you may otherwise wait for another reason. You'll find new places on your doostep.
Community
When you're out litter-picking, it won't be long before someone strikes up a conversation, having seen you busily clearing the streets. And taking part in organised litter-picks will get you meeting a wide range of people of all ages.
By doing something visible to improve your area, you show others that there is an active community in their area, which can help spread a sense of belonging.
Mind
Litter picking has been recommended by Public Health England as a way to improve mental well-being. It provides you with exercise, long regarded as a way to boost mental health, and empowerment, as you take positive action.
But, while you are litter-picking, you are also focused on what you are doing and can escape from the worries of life for a while. You are living the present. And, of course, you get a great sense of satisfaction and empowerment when you see the impact you've had.