As the UK faces a wave of summer heat, its most iconic beaches, parks, and countryside are drowning in rubbish. From disposable barbecues and fast-food waste to fly-tipped camping gear, the scenes are shocking – and all too common.
In this wide-ranging article for The Telegraph, Clean Up Britain founder John Read calls out the root causes: antisocial behaviour, weak enforcement, and a culture of disregard for public spaces. With blunt honesty, he warns that litter-picking alone won’t solve the crisis – and demands tougher action from councils, government, and the public.
This powerful piece highlights the urgent need for systemic change to stop Britain’s growing litter problem in its tracks.
