In an ongoing battle against litter in Burnley, a team of volunteers from across the group headed out on their first community clean-up event.
Organised by Rachel Jackson from Calico, in partnership with Burnley Borough Council, the community litter-picking event starting in Thompson Park before heading across to Bank Hall and Queens Park.
The team managed to collect over 25 bin bags full of litter. They also removed countless weeds, sprucing up the local gardens for everyone to enjoy.
Mark Ashworth, a Construction Planner for Ring Stones who’s driving green activities around the group, said: “Removal and recycling of litter helps ecosystems and wildlife whilst creating a better place for us all to live.
“By carrying out such events helps us to improve and promote awareness which is key to mitigating and adapting to climate change”.
The event was organised in partnership with Burnley Borough Council. Their Green Spaces Activity Coordinator, Henry Nazareth-Kay, attended the event to support with gardening and provide much needed materials to ensure the event was safe and successful.
Burnley Leisure also supported us by offering a free drink from their Boathouse Café during the day.
The team was made up of 22 individuals, including volunteers and staff from GBS, Syncora Care, Ring Stones, Enterprise and Homes. Family members also came to help out, with three children helping out too.
Working towards a greener future
As a group, we’re continuing to work towards our goal of net zero by 2050. To do this, we’ll be looking at more ways to reduce emissions and help the environment.
Their internal ‘Going Green Team’ – who get together to talk about all things eco – are planning further events like these across the Burnley community, including tree planting and more litter picking.
As part of our journey to a greener future, we are focusing on the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ outlined by the United Nations.
Events such as community litter-picking work towards Global Goal #13 – Climate Action, whilst working together with Burnley Borough Council helps meet Global Goal #17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
If you have any ideas for events or you’, please get in touch with mashworth@ringstones.co.uk
