Keeping Burnham Litter Free
A group in Burnham is tackling litter in the village and the surrounding areas through the use of social media.
Keeping Burnham Litter Free is a Facebook group which was started in April by Burnham resident Jane Chandler after she noticed a ‘huge’ amount of litter while on a dog walk and started to pick it up and wanted to see if anyone else was doing it.
The group, which has more than 160 members, has not been able to meet up due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but individuals carry out litter picks then post about their efforts, or point out particular problem areas.
The group’s aim is to make the environment – and the place in which they live – better for ever yone.
Group members have picked up a host of items during their litter picks, including plastic bottles, bottles of alcohol, nitrous oxide cannisters and pub glasses.
Jane said: “The litter is just increasing, it's just a nightmare.
“I don’t think people realise how long the litter lasts.”
She added: “I think every little bit helps so even if people pick up a little bit of litter as they are walking around, everything makes a difference.”