Eco Litter Stations
Our Eco Litter Stations gently encourage people to be seen to do the right thing and take some time to care for their environment.
Litter is all around us, whether we actively look for it, or walk right past it, it is simply a problem that is mounting. Ignoring it won’t make it go away and the local authorities are under mounting budget issues that keeping all spaces clean, all of the time is simply an impossible task.
So, based on the success of our Eco Dog Station design, we have created a version for litter picking.
Together with behavioural designers at the organisation A Win-Win World, we have developed several targeted “nudges” for different types of places.
Eco Litter Stations with free biodegradable bags make it easier for people to pick up and allow you to actively communicate with your community.
According to a survey of our customers, on average it has become 60% cleaner around our stations. It’s just simple psychology – where it’s clean, keep it clean. If you make it easier for people to keep it clean, it will create a ripple effect and a positive change in attitude.
- Each year, we distribute approx. 100,000 compostable bags - that's a lot of litter and dog mess picked up!
- Remember - we plant a tree for every Eco Green Station installed!
- Benefits councils, businesses, communities and individuals.
In 1950, the world’s population of 2.5 billion produced 1.5 million tons of plastic; in 2016, a global population of more than 7 billion people produced over 320 million tons of plastic. This is set to double by 2034.
Crowdfunding an Eco Litter Station
Crowdfunding is a way of raising finance by asking a large number of people each for a small amount of money. Traditionally, financing a business, project or venture involved asking a few people for large sums of money.
UK numbers are alarming
Approximately 5,000 items of marine plastic pollution have been found per mile of beach in the UK. Over 150 plastic bottles litter each mile of UK beaches. (Source Surfers Against Sewage 2021)
We simply have to do better
While we recognise the urgent need for systemic changes coming from authorities, we also believe in the power of individual action. Don't contribute to the plastic pandemic while waiting for a change. Embody the mindset you aspire to see in the world instead.
We think green and we are working toward our B-Corp certification
What else do we have?
- Environmental policy, goals and action plan
- Mapping of significant environmental aspects
- Implemented concrete environmental improvements
- Trained employees in basic environmental knowledge
