Limerick communities encouraged to sign-up for National Spring Clean

COMMUNITIES across Limerick are being encouraged to tackle Ireland's litter problem in the 25th year of the National Spring Clean.

Almost 60 clean-up events are registered to take place this spring in Limerick, but registrations will remain open throughout the month of April for those still interested in participating in the campaign.

This year marks 25 years of the campaign, which has seen the removal of an estimated 47,500 tonnes of litter from Irish streets, parks, coastlines, thanks to over 12 million volunteer hours.

A key focus of this year’s campaign will be highlighting the impact that a circular economy model can have on reducing waste and reducing our climate impact.

Last year alone, 35% of all waste collected during the National Spring Clean was recycled, thanks to recyclable waste bags provided to registered groups and individuals.

National Spring Clean Manager, Emlyn Cullen, commented: "This is an important year for An Taisce as we celebrate 25 years of the National Spring Clean.

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"We’re proud to say that over the past 25 years, almost 47,500 tonnes of litter has been collected, thanks to the enormous effort of our dedicated volunteers.

"As we mark our 25th anniversary, we hope this year will be our biggest yet. So far, the numbers of volunteers already registered is huge but there’s still time for people to register online and get involved this year."

An Taisce’s National Spring Clean is inviting people to visit the website and register for a free clean-up kit. 

Ireland’s largest anti-litter campaign, the National Spring Clean is operated by the Environmental Education Unit of An Taisce in partnership Local Authorities and supported by the Department of Environment, Communications and Climate Environment and Mars Wrigley Ireland.