An Taisce - National Spring Clean

Beach. Park. Street. Greenway. Woodland. Housing estate. School grounds.

What 3 words would you use to describe your local environment? The places we value are usually the places that motivate us to protect our planet.

isn't about changing the world in one day. It's about recognising that the environment belongs to all of us, each and every day. 🌍🌱

The numbers are in and we're delighted to share that the 27th has been another resounding success! 👏

THANK YOU to all our volunteers nationwide for taking part and keeping our Emerald Isle pristine and shining. You make all the difference! 🌱

In Ireland, we love the great outdoors! Our beautiful island is famed for its clean, green and unspoilt landscape around the world. 💚

You may have noticed that we always use in our posts, but how much do you know about the initiative?

Leave No Trace Ireland ensures that our country stays beautiful by offering a range of educational opportunities through workshops, certified training courses, events and schools programmes all based upon the 7 Principles. The Principles have been adapted so that they can be applied anywhere, from remote areas, to local parks and even in your own neighbourhood. They also apply to almost every recreational activity.

Swipe ➡️ and check out leavenotraceireland.org to learn more. 🌱

Did you know that litter is not only unsightly and harmful to wildlife and ourselves? It also changes ecosystems over time. Today, we're looking at it through the lens of a ripple effect - the negative ripple when we litter, as well as the positive effect when we don't 🌱

Swipe ➡️ for a short education on how litter alters natural environments and a bit of the science behind how it alters our perception.

It's ! Did you know that loss isn’t only happening “in nature”? It’s also connected to everyday consumption. 🍴🌿 Reducing food waste helps lessen pressure on farmland, water use and natural ecosystems. Swipe ➡️ to learn more.

What do you imagine when you think of ? Flowers, birds, butterflies, bees? Soil, anyone? Soil is where it all begins - yet it receives remarkably little love.

🪏 Let's dig in! 🌱

Happy hump day, Spring Cleaners! 🌞

The campaign is still going strong well after its official end. Check out this brilliant group Cork Road Kingsmeadow Resident Association down in the Déise who carried out their clean up just a few days ago in the sunshine! 🌿

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Your garden is a haven for ! 🌿 Did you know that a perfectly manicured garden isn't always the most wildlife-friendly one? Swipe ➡️ for some simple ways you can support biodiversity in your garden. Our small, outdoor neighbours will thank you! 💚

📢 PSA: Please bring your snack wrappers home with you 🍬

We all love a treat, but did you know sweet wrappers are one of the hardest litter items to collect during clean ups?

Swipe ➡️ and share 🔃 to create a ripple effect! 💧