The Faroe Islands have been taking part in the World Cleanup Day since 2018. We hope that as many individuals and businesses as possible will join us in cleaning up and drawing attention to how much waste accumulates in nature each year.
The overall purpose of the World Cleanup Day is to get as many countries as possible to work towards the goal of a clean, healthy, and waste-free world. Their goal is to mobilise 5% of the world to participate and their parent project is Let’s do it!.
We also want to create increased awareness of the importance of behaviour for both individuals and companies; cleaning up the local environment spreads the desire for a cleaner world globally.
Every year in September, about 20 million people all over the world and over 1000 Faroese residents participate in this event. More than 100 tonnes have been removed from Faroese nature since 2018 and an average of 20 tons of waste per year is recorded on the World Cleanup Day.
Read more about this international project at letsdoitworld.org
YOU make a difference!
For every plastic bag picked up, there will be 20 grams less plastic in nature. It’s not much, but if 5% of us pick up a plastic bag, that’s going to be 50 kilos in total – and that is only in the Faroe Islands.
Your workplace makes a difference too!
In recent years, many companies have participated in the World Cleanup Day. This is a great opportunity for a company or organization to have an active day together that makes a positive impact on the environment.
Companies and organisations have also impacted the work of Rudda Føroyar by providing financial support. In recent years, Hiddenfjord has been our main supporter. See all posts here.
