HOW WE CAN ALL HELP OUT

THE Mail and Keep Britain Tidy are encouraging the public and businesses to help pick up litter between September 11 and September 27. To comply with coronavirus guidelines, stick to small groups of up to six, observe social distancing rules and use litter pickers and thick gloves where possible.

Volunteers should also wash their hands thoroughly before and after clean-ups and carry hand sanitiser if possible. You should only pick up what you can store in your home bin unless you have arranged with your council to collect full bags. Litter should be tied up in strong waste sacks. Everyone is welcome to get

involved in the Great British September Clean and there are no age restrictions on who can help out. However individuals who are currently shielding, in ‘at risk’ groups or displaying symptoms of the coronavirus should not litterpick and follow government guidelines to self-isolate. You can get involved in the country’ s biggestmassclean-upintwoways: 1 Pledge to pick. Whether it’s only 15 minutes while you walk the dog, or while you get away from your home office for a leg stretch, you can feel good about taking care of the environment.

2 Host a clean-up with up to five other people from your household or social bubble, maintaining a safe distance. Afterwards, share your message of support on social media and encourage others to get involved in the Great British September Clean. Visit keepbritaintidy.org/gbseptemberclean to pledge to pick or register and to find advice about organising a safe clean-up.