22nd July 2026 Bulletin Eco-Corner

 If only there were a way to combine taking care of your local environment and community with a healthy workout or activity.  Well hold on to your bin bag because there is just such a pastime, and it's called plogging!  Plogging is a Swedish portmanteau of the words for jogging (jogga) and picking up litter (plocka up).  You can read about its origins and amazing achievements here.  

The idea is that you combine any kind of outdoor activity or exercise, from walking or jogging, to cycling or skateboarding, to golfing or paddleboarding, with the simple act of picking up rubbish.  You will probably need a few things, such as a bin bag and a pair of gloves, but it is a radically accessible and a universal way of making a difference to your community and your health at the same time.  To find a group near you, to get support and add a social element, check out sites such as Clean Up UK.