✅Targeted investment works. Councils are cutting gum litter by up to 86%, turning stained pavements into welcoming high streets. The 2026 Chewing Gum Task Force grants (up to £27.5k) are now open. Could your town be next? www.keepbritaintidy.org/professional...

🏆 Network Conference 2026 | Less than one month to go! 🏆 The countdown is officially on. With less than one month to go until the Keep Britain Tidy Network Conference, excitement is building for a day of insight, inspiration and collaboration.

Missed our Chewing Gum Task Force webinar? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! 🎥 If you weren't able to join us live on Wednesday, you can still access all the expert advice and application tips you need to secure up to £27,500 for your local authority. #ChewingGumTaskForce #LocalGov

Can you really reduce gum litter by 86%? 🧐 The answer is yes. Last year, councils across the UK used the Chewing Gum Task Force grants to deliver visible, measurable improvements that residents love.

Give your grant application the best chance of success! 🚀 To help local authorities secure funding of up to £27,500, we are hosting a free informational webinar on Wednesday, 21 January at 11:30am.

🌳 Did you know? Furniture production is responsible for 2% of global carbon emissions and uses around 4 billion cubic metres of wood every year. Choosing second-hand, repaired, or upcycled furniture helps reduce this impact: bit.ly/4sCa83J #BuyNothingNewMonth #SecondHandFirst #Reuse

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! Local authorities: Are you ready to achieve up to an 86% reduction in gum littering on your high streets?

💙 Feeling the January blues? Happiness isn’t for sale. It can be tempting to turn to retail therapy, but there are plenty of ways to beat the blues without buying something new. Join #BuyNothingNewMonth → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...#BuyNothingNewMonth #BlueMonday

Follow in Rosalie’s footsteps 🧵 Repairing one small detail helped bring her beloved winter coat back to life and reduced waste at the same time. What’s waiting at the back of your wardrobe to be repaired or reused? #ShareYourRepair #BuyNothingNewMonth

👖 Did you know? The UN estimates that a single pair of jeans can require 7,500–10,000 litres of water to produce. Cotton is often grown in dry environments, putting huge pressure on water resources.

Did you know that 53% of UK adults have repaired an electrical item or device in the last 12 months? Choosing to repair instead of replace cuts waste, saves money, and keeps valuable materials in use. Find out more → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Want to make your devices last longer and reduce waste? Our Buy Nothing New Month resource pack includes simple tips and ideas, including how to make the most of local repair services and community resources in your area → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Ever wondered what happens to your old tech? 💻 We visited a recycling centre to see how devices are broken down and turned back into valuable materials. ♻️ @wigancouncil.bsky.social Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YECi... #BuyNothingNewMonth #RepairNotReplace #EWaste #KeepBritainTidy

Calling all street cleaning contractors and equipment suppliers! We need your help to clean Britain's high streets of gum litter. Join our list of Chewing Gum Taskforce suppliers by emailing [email protected] today. #ChewingGumTaskforce #CleanHighStreets #KeepBritainTidy

What’s in your phone… and what does it cost the Earth? 📱 A typical iPhone contains precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium, plus plastic made from crude oil. Extracting these materials comes at a cost to the planet. Think before you upgrade this #BuyNothingNewMonth 🌍💚 #EWaste #Reuse

We’re helping our #BuyNothingNewMonth pledgers get set up for success. It’s time to #SetYourIntention with tips, resources, and mini-challenges to make the month easier and more fun! 💚 Join the movement: www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...#BuyNothingNewMonth#SetYourIntention Let’s get #PreppedForSuccess!

Have you set any New Year’s resolutions? 💚✨ There is no better time to start than now. Join #BuyNothingNewMonth today and make a positive difference for the planet, your habits and your wallet. www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...#BuyNothingNewMonth #VisionBoard #NewYearsResolutions #KeepBritainTidy

#BuyNothingNewMonth starts today! Pledge to choose sustainable alternatives to buying new this January and be part of a movement making real change for our planet. 🌍 Protect the planet 💚 Save money ✨ Inspire your friends, family & community Pledge now → www.keepbritaintidy.org/our-work/end...

Could you buy nothing new for just one month? This January, #BuyNothingNewMonth returns. Join us as we make a commitment to waste less, make the most of what we own, and inspire others to do the same. 🙌 Find out more: www.keepbritaintidy.org/.../buy-noth... #KeepBritainTidy #Sustainability

These 3 simple checks take minutes — but could save you £££ and keep criminals out of your home. If you don’t check who takes your rubbish, you could be fined when it’s fly-tipped. Don’t get caught out — avoid a #RubbishDeal

Fly-tipping isn’t just ugly — it’s costly. 💸 It costs the UK over £100m a year — money that could go to 🏫 schools, 🌳 parks & 📚 libraries. Say NO to rogue operators. Say YES to cleaner communities. ️ Report it 👉 www.gov.uk/report-flyti...

"Only £40 cash, mate. We’ll sort it.” Translation: they’ll dump it, and you’ll get the fine. Don’t fall for a #RubbishDeal — if there’s no licence or receipt, it’s not legit. Help stop fly-tipping and keep our community clean.

Having a pre-Christmas clear out? Don’t get caught out by a #RubbishDeal If you hand your rubbish over to an unlicensed waste carrier – and they dump it illegally – YOU could be held responsible. Protect yourself and your community. Say no to a #RubbishDeal.

We’ve launched #FightFlyTipping Fortnight to protect the places we love and stop unlicensed traders dumping our rubbish, ruining neighbourhoods & costing public services. Take 3 steps: 1️⃣ Ask for their licence 2️. Check it’s valid 3️. Get a receipt Read more here bit.ly/4odr65A

In Heckmondwike, we proved small changes make a big difference. Our ‘Still Littering’ campaign earlier in the year helped cut littering by 41% Take it home or find a bin. #StillLittering #LoveWhereYouLive

🚫 Fly-tipping is a #RubbishDeal for residents, councils and our local environment.

Join the Fight Against Fly-Tipping! 🚫 We’re excited to announce that Keep Britain Tidy’s first-ever national “Fight Fly-Tipping” campaign is launching on November 10!

🚨 AWARDS CLOSE TOMORROW! 🚨 This is not a drill! The deadline to enter this year’s Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards closes at noon tomorrow — 24 October!

🎉 HUGE NEWS! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce Eco-Schools' free school carbon calculator, Count Your Carbon, won Gold for 'Game Changing Innovation of the Year' at last night’s #GlobalGoodAward! 🏆

Have you been taking part in #ZeroWasteWeek? From remembering your reusable water bottle, to repairing instead of replacing, there are so many small changes we can make to help reduce landfill waste and protect our planet. 💚🌍 Let us know your zero waste tips below.

Mid-August is a great time to spot butterflies. 🦋 Have you seen Red Admirals feeding on flowers or Gatekeepers hiding in hedgerows during your litter picking adventures? Share your sightings with us! #Butterfly #Butterflies #RedAdmiral

Leaving your coffee cup on a bench isn’t harmless. 🗿 It’s #StillLittering. Heckmondwike’s seen a 41% drop in littering near Still Littering interventions. 💚 Take it with you. Show you care. #LoveWhereYouLive #KeepBritainTidy

Tina from our Keep Britain Tidy team shares why #GreenFlag awarded Sandbach Park is her favourite, and we think it’s a brilliant choice! We’d love to hear about your favourite local parks too. Tell us in the comments below!

It's official – Love Parks Week kicks off today! We're incredibly excited to launch this annual celebration of the vital green spaces that enrich our communities across the UK.

The Green Flag is once again flying over Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals' gardens. This isn't just about beauty; it's about creating peaceful, healing spaces for everyone. A massive shout-out to everyone involved including Keep Britain Tidy chair Suzy Brain England OBE! #GreenFlagAward

What a spectacular day in the historic city of Bath! 🏛️ We've ventured further south to celebrate more incredible Green Flag Award, Green Flag Community Award, and especially Green Heritage Site Accreditation winners in this truly beautiful setting. #GFA2025 #GreenFlagAward #HistoricEngland #Bath

We're excited to be in Smethwick today at the impressive Opal Suite! 🎉 The Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Award team is here to celebrate even more incredible parks and green spaces receiving the prestigious Green Flag Award, Green Flag Community Awards, and Green Heritage Site Accreditations.

The excitement continues in Bradford today! 🎉 Beyond the main Green Flag Award, we're also proud to present the Green Flag Community Award and the Green Heritage Site Accreditation at Bradford Live.

What an exciting day in Bradford! 🎉 We're thrilled to be at Bradford Live, a fantastic new venue celebrating Bradford's UK City of Culture year, to reveal the first wave of Green Flag Award winning parks and green spaces!

A record-breaking 2,250 parks and green spaces across the UK have achieved #GreenFlagAward status in 2025 - the highest number ever! We're proud to celebrate these vital spaces where community comes together and wildlife thrives. 💚 Read more: www.keepbritaintidy.org/news/2250-uk...

It’s #BeesNeedsWeek! 🐝 Bees are essential for a healthy environment, but they’re under threat. By planting pollen-rich flowers and ditching harmful pesticides, we can all do our bit to give bees the boost they need to thrive. 💚

As pride month comes to a close, let’s remember—the environment belongs to everyone, every day of the year. 🏳️‍🌈 By protecting the places we share and celebrating the diversity of those who enjoy them, we can all love where we live. 💚 #PrideMonth #Pride #KeepBritainTidy

More local authorities across Britain have been awarded grants of up to £27,500 by the Chewing Gum Task Force - empowering councils to tackle unsightly gum litter on your streets! List of awarded councils: keepbritaintidy.org/cgtf #GumLitter #CleanStreets #LocalGovernment #ChewingGumTaskForce

In 2020, Toby Tyler needed a skin graft after stepping on a disposable barbecue and just this month, a young girl was burned by hot sand where one had been buried.

We’re proud to see Hatchford Brook Waterside Care & the brilliant Martin Brooks in @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social’s #LitterHeroes spotlight! 💚 Great to be mentioned for our support alongside @bhamcitycouncil.bsky.social, Trent Rivers Trust & more. Read more: www.keepbritaintidy.org/news/spotlig...

76 beaches across the country met the high standards required to be awarded a Blue Flag award today - the world’s most recognised award for beaches, marinas and inland bathing waters. Learn more: www.keepbritaintidy.org/news/76-coun...

Happy 99th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! Through decades of story telling, Sir David has inspired us to see the beauty in our environment - and to take responsibility for protecting it. 💚

We welcome new measures to tackle fly-tipping that will deploy drones and mobile CCTV cameras to identify cars and vans belonging to fly-tippers, so these vehicles can be seized and crushed. This is a welcome step to tackle environmental crime. Learn more: www.keepbritaintidy.org/news/keep-br...

We can't wait to attend the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2025, taking place next Thursday. Our recent work 'A Guide to Improving Public Understanding of Waste Prevention for Resource and Waste Management' has been shortlisted for Partnership of the Year.

Litter doesn’t just spoil the view – it harms the biodiversity that keeps our ecosystems alive. 🌱 This #EarthDay, let’s look after the environment on our doorstep to make a real difference for the planet. 🌍💚