09/04/2017A fantastic day as the National Litter Strategy is published!

We’re extremely pleased that the government’s first National Litter Strategy has been published.

Having been working on the National Litter Advisory Group we’re confident that the strategy will create a strong platform from which positive cultural changes can be made.

The strategy states:

‘Our ambition is to be the first generation to leave the natural environment of England in a better state than it found it. We are clear that we must act now to clean up the country and change our culture so that it is no longer acceptable to drop litter.’


There’s a lot to do – pleasingly the strategy is pretty comprehensive. You can read it here.

We’re particularly pleased that, amongst other commitments, the strategy promises to:

– Deliver a world class national anti‐littering campaign
– Review the case for increasing the fixed penalties for littering (and related offences)
– Regulate to allow English councils to fine the keeper of a vehicle from which litter is thrown
– Facilitate strong and consistent anti‐litter education
– Empower local communities to channel their passion for their local environment into positive action
– Recognise and reward the contribution of volunteers to tackling litter
– Support the packaging industry in improving product and packaging design to deter littering
– Support national clear‐up days

And so the important first step is taken. We’re determined that the strategy will set the framework for fundamental change – change which will hugely benefit our communities, environment and wildlife and save us taxpayers money which will be better spent where really needed.

Watch this space for our updates as the work really begins.

In the meantime, if you want to take action yourself, see our blog post ‘How you can help’.