Renfrewshire’s Big Spring Clean has seen almost 500 volunteers take part so far as the month-long event heads into its third week.A total of 475 volunteers have taken part in litter picks across the area and have removed more than 1,100 bags of rubbish from the local environment as part of a drive to improve local communities and change the engrained behaviours of people who drop litter.Local community groups have taken part in litter picks, but the majority have been individuals from across Renfrewshire’s communities who want to make the area cleaner and a more attractive place to live. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.
Sign up to our newsletters here. Andy Davies is a volunteer in Johnstone and says he takes part in the campaign as it benefits his physical and mental health.Andy said: "Team Up to Clean Up is a very active group but becomes even more so during these events when we see schools and other groups taking part."I enjoy being part of the group as it's great to get out and make a difference to my community, and it's great for my physical and mental health too."The campaign has a great community spirit and it's lovely to be thanked by passers-by, as well as getting a chance to talk to local people - that's one part I really enjoy."However, I do wish people would think about how long their litter will lie in our environment, who has to pick up after them, and why they should have to do that at all - it's everyone's responsibility, not someone else’s.”Renfrewshire Council’s StreetScene and
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