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Description

This is the main activity where Scouts will actively engage in litter picking in the local area

Resources

Litter pickers, rubbish bags, boxes for recyclables, high vis vests

Instructions

1. Split into groups as outlined in the safety briefing, ensuring appropriate adult supervision.
2. Hand out litter pickers, gloves, and bags to each Scout.
3. Instruct Scouts on proper technique using the litter pickers; they should always point the picker downwards and be cautious of their surroundings.
4. Set boundaries for the area where litter picking will occur, ensuring it is safe and free from traffic.
5. As teams work, leaders should supervise and regularly check in to take head counts.
6. When collecting waste, instruct them to place items into the bags directly using the litter pickers.
7. Use a buddy system for crossing any roads if necessary, staying vigilant of traffic.

Tags

• Environment
• safety

Badge Links

• Adventure - Outdoor activity
• All Around Us - Help
• Earth Tribe - Reduce and clean
• Environmental Conservation - Project
• Environmental Conservation - Rubbish
• Local Superhero - Help
• Outdoors - Countryside Code
• World - Environment
• World - Help