What does the Keep Britain Tidy logo mean?

Keep Britain Tidy is an independent charity with three goals – to eliminate litter, end waste and improve places. This means more to us than just picking up litter. It means creating clean beaches, parks and streets. It means creating sustainable practices and eliminating unnecessary waste.

What happened to the Keep Britain Tidy campaign?

Following a year-long strategic alliance, in 2011 Keep Britain Tidy merged with the environmental charity Waste Watch. Keep Britain Tidy became the trading name.

When did Keep Britain Tidy start?

1960
Keep Britain Tidy/Founded

Who runs Keep Britain Tidy?

Richard McIlwain
Richard McIlwain | Keep Britain Tidy.

What laws are there that keep Britain clean today?

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 makes certain duty bodies legally responsible for keeping land which is under their control, and to which the public has access, clear of litter and refuse and their highways must be kept clean, as far as is practicable.

How successful was the Keep Britain Tidy campaign?

The latest Government figures reveal that we have used an astonishing NINE BILLION less single-use plastic bags since the bag charge was introduced in October 2015 as a result of a campaign by Keep Britain Tidy and our charity partners.

Was the Keep Britain Tidy campaign successful?

This an amazing 83% reduction and enough bags to wrap around the world more than 100 times. “Nine billion fewer plastic carrier bags is what Keep Britain Tidy is all about. Successfully campaigning to have the 5p bag charge with the support of the public was a proud moment for us.

How is Keep Britain Tidy funded?

How is Keep Britain Tidy funded? Since 2010, when the Government announced a withdrawal of central grant for a number of charities including Keep Britain Tidy, we have transformed into an independently-funded organisation by working with partners and supporters to add value to their work and address their concerns.

Why do the British litter so much?

According to Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), the three major culprits are fast-food packaging, confectionary wrappers and soft and alcoholic drinks bottles made from plastic, tin or glass. Other items include energy gel sachets and tubes, food leftovers and dog excrement.

Can you report someone for dropping litter?

Report it. If you have seen someone dumping rubbish you can report it through the Report someone for dumping rubbish form. If you see an abandoned trolley call Trolleywise, which will arrange collection, on 0800 316 1241.

Has Keep Britain Tidy been successful?

The latest Government figures reveal that we have used an astonishing NINE BILLION less single-use plastic bags since the bag charge was introduced in October 2015 as a result of a campaign by Keep Britain Tidy and our charity partners. “Nine billion fewer plastic carrier bags is what Keep Britain Tidy is all about.

Where is Keep Britain Tidy based?

The Keep Britain Tidy team is based at two offices, in Wigan and London, plus we have staff working on projects around the country. Both our offices are easy to reach by public transport, helping people make greener choices.

Where is the headquarters of Keep Britain Tidy?

Keep Britain Tidy is a registered Charity No. 1071737. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 3496361. Registered office at Elizabeth House, The Pier, Wigan, WN3 4EX

How does keep Britain Tidy help the environment?

Keep Britain Tidy cannot achieve its goals – eliminating litter and ending waste for now and for future generations – alone and this is where our army of volunteers comes in, helping us care for the environment on their and your doorstep.

How many people have volunteered for Keep Britain Tidy?

This year over 560,000 volunteers have given their time to support Keep Britain Tidy and we are so grateful for their efforts. Why not join them and help us make a difference?