JANEY Godley is to front a new campaign urging Scots to take their litter home or bin it when travelling to Scotland’s beauty spots.
Zero Waste Scotland will launch its second phase of its Scotland is Stunning – Let’s Keep It That Way campaign which aims to raise awareness of the harms caused by littering.
Godley said: “It’s no secret that I love Scotland and all the goings-on, and I don’t understand why people would want to destroy our wee beauty spots with their rubbish.
“When I’m taking my wee sausage dog out for a walk or dragging my daughter on a day trip I don’t want to be dodging coffee cups, plastic water bottles or sandwich packets.
“Take your rubbish home with you or bin it, ye’ve been tellt!”.
We're loving the new @ZeroWasteScot @KSBScotland @scotgov campaign featuring @JaneyGodley Scotland is Stunning – Let's Keep it that Way #BinYourLitter or take it home. If you are enjoying the great bank holiday weather today please #RespectProtectEnjoy our beautiful country pic.twitter.com/2AnhCvHiK4
— VisitScotland News (@VisitScotNews) May 31, 2021
As lockdown continues to be eased, rural and green spaces and urban parks are expected to see a flurry of visitors in the coming months, raising concerns about littering. Research by Zero Waste Scotland suggests Scots are concerned about litter levels in their local area, with 89% seeing it as a problem in their community. A third (34%) have seen an increase in litter since the pandemic.
Iain Gulland, chief executive, Zero Waste Scotland, said: “As restrictions ease and many of us can once again return to our favourite Scottish beauty spots, we are asking everyone to take their litter home or bin it.
“Visitors to green and rural areas will be keen to make up for lost time and we don’t blame them. We’re joining forces with brilliant partners once again to remind everyone to respect our hills, lochs, parks, and woodlands. Now is the time to enjoy the great outdoors but please leave Scotland as stunning as it was when you found it.”
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