Litter, it seems, has become a fact of life.
What a sad indictment that is on today's society.
Yesterday was a beautiful day and a lot of people were out enjoying the sunshine on the Common, particularly on Rushmere. Family picnics, children playing...it's lovely to see. What isn't so lovely to see is the litter left lying around once everyone has gone home.
The Ranger's Office received an e-mnail this morning from a local resident who, last night, collected three rubbish bags full of litter from what appeared to be only one group of people. This morning, two members of staff had to spend over 2 hours picking up the remainder of the litter. It will be the same tomorrow morning.
Have we become a society so uncaring about our surroundings that people can walk away from a local beauty spot without a backwards glance, or a single guilty thought, at the rubbish they've left spread out behind them?
We are often asked why we don't install more bins in the area. What would this solve? If people aren't prepared to pick up their litter in the first place, putting extra bins in place isn't going to help.
So this is a plea to all of you that use the Commons.....Please pick up your rubbish!
As ever, our thanks go out to all those that do pick up their rubbish, and that of others to try and keep the Commons at their best for everyone. It is very much appreciated.
What a sad indictment that is on today's society.
Yesterday was a beautiful day and a lot of people were out enjoying the sunshine on the Common, particularly on Rushmere. Family picnics, children playing...it's lovely to see. What isn't so lovely to see is the litter left lying around once everyone has gone home.
The Ranger's Office received an e-mnail this morning from a local resident who, last night, collected three rubbish bags full of litter from what appeared to be only one group of people. This morning, two members of staff had to spend over 2 hours picking up the remainder of the litter. It will be the same tomorrow morning.
Have we become a society so uncaring about our surroundings that people can walk away from a local beauty spot without a backwards glance, or a single guilty thought, at the rubbish they've left spread out behind them?
We are often asked why we don't install more bins in the area. What would this solve? If people aren't prepared to pick up their litter in the first place, putting extra bins in place isn't going to help.
So this is a plea to all of you that use the Commons.....Please pick up your rubbish!
As ever, our thanks go out to all those that do pick up their rubbish, and that of others to try and keep the Commons at their best for everyone. It is very much appreciated.
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