London Clean & Green begins
Today, City of London staff joined London Clean & Green partners and volunteers to kick off the annual London Clean & Green campaign.
The annual campaign encourages community clean-ups across the city during its 12 Days of Cleaning, 20-Minute Makeover, and Community Clean-up events.
“For years, London Clean & Green has showcased the immense pride and care that Londoners feel for their neighbourhoods and our collective dedication to building a better, healthier city,” says Mayor Josh Morgan. “Every action taken, big or small, is a step toward a cleaner London. I encourage everyone to take a moment over the next 12 days to get involved. Together, we can make an incredible difference for our communities.”
Residents can map and share their clean-up locations online to coordinate efforts, invite others, and avoid overlap. Residents can also request garbage bags, disposable gloves, and sharps containers through the request form online while supplies last.
“We always look forward to working with our London Clean & Green partners to encourage and support community-led clean-ups throughout the city,” says Shawna Chambers, Director of Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management, City of London. “We are reminded each year of how much we can accomplish as a community. We are excited to see how much we can clean together this year, particularly after seeing the extra litter that the snowmelt revealed this year!”
Above: Photo of Graham Henderson (CEO of London Chamber of Commerce), Bev Kobe (President and CEO of Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes), Shawna Chambers (Director of Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management, City of London), Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, Councillor Anna Hopkins, Councillor Skylar Franke, Charlie Smith (Owner of Toboggan), and Councillor Corrine Rahman.
12 Days of Cleaning
From April 7 to April 18, residents are invited to take part in the 12 Days of Cleaning. Whether you’re decluttering your home, clearing out the garage, or tackling spring cleaning, remember to prevent litter, sort it right, and dispose of unwanted items responsibly.
Information about the City’s EnviroDepots is available online.
Residents can also learn more about what goes where in London’s waste program by using the Recycle Coach app.
20-minute London Makeover
On Friday, April 17, local businesses, institutions, and schools are encouraged to spend 20 minutes cleaning up outside their workplace. You’ll be amazed at what a difference 20 minutes can make!
Community Clean-up
On Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., London Clean & Green will conclude with the Community-wide Clean-up! Several community-led clean-ups are planned throughout the city, and you are encouraged to join (or organize!) one.
Participating in London Clean & Green is one of many ways residents can support the City’s environmental initiatives and take action on climate change.