Why a Clean-Up?

Your participation in this day is important; waste in nature has an impact that we sometimes don't even imagine:

86% of waste collected are made of plastic, these can fragment into smaller and smaller pieces until they disappear from view (microplastics), but remain in the water or soil. Leached by rain and carried by the water cycle, they can then find their way into our rivers, lakes and downstream seas. Waste also has an impact on wildlife, which can mistake it for food, with serious consequences. consequences. This is also how some plastic waste enters our food chain. our food chain.

A cigarette butt, despite its small size, releases over 150 toxic substances for the environment. It can seep into water sources, harming aquatic life. Despite their bio-decomposition, organic waste can still harm the balance of ecosystems, introducing/attracting non-native species and spreading disease. For all these reasons, it's important to pick up any garbage you find lying around, large or small, and not to leave it behind. no trace of its passage.

Safety and useful tips :

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Wear gloves and good, closed-toe shoes to avoid cuts and other minor injuries.

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Pick up litter on the way up (not on the way down). With your "nose closer to the ground", waste is easier to see and you don't have to bend down as much.

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Don't put yourself at risk just because you've thrown something away. Stay careful and don't stray too far from marked paths or trails.

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Don't pick up anything you consider dangerous

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Respecting flora and fauna while enjoying nature to the full

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If you find items that are too heavy or bulky, please make a note of the precise location and take a photo so that we can pick them up later.

Preparing your equipment :

Gloves and bags

Gloves and sorting bags are provided on site. If you have your own pair of gardening gloves, please bring them with you.

Weather

Take along sun protection (cap, sun cream, sunglasses).

Staying hydrated

Take a bottle of water with you - there's a fountain at the rendezvous point.

Emergency

Slip a small first-aid kit into your bag for the unexpected

Clothing

Wear mountain-appropriate clothing and be prepared for rapid weather changes (extra layers in case of bad weather).

Shoes

Wear good closed-toe shoes, sneakers or walking shoes.

Sanitary

Don't forget your hand sanitizer and protection against ticks and mosquitoes!

Contact person

If you have any questions or problems during the day :

Petra Hošková

Clean-Up Tour Project Manager

021 626 05 55