Our #policy team have surveyed an area >1.1 million meters squared during our GLรN surveys ๐บ๏ธ
This is the equivalent of almost surveying the full area of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, and we havenโt reached halfway yet! ๐คฏ
How much #litter do you think we have counted now? ๐
We are 12 weeks into an 8 month pilot of the new GLรN (Geospatial Litter ANalysis) methodology ๐
๐>1800 sites surveyed
๐ฎ>70,000 pieces of #litter counted
Alongside our #data collection, our team have been lucky to enjoy some fabulous Welsh scenery as we are no longer surveying just streets! (1/2)
๐ Launched today on the @senedd.wales steps!
Weโre proud to back the Littering, Fly-Tipping and Waste Reduction Manifesto Proposals ๐โป๏ธ calling for bold action for a cleaner, greener Wales!
๐ Head over to bit.ly/4kXCIb1 and read it for yourself. #CaruCymru
Fรชp untro wedi ei daflu mewn prysgwydd
Fรชp untro wedi ei daflu ar balmant
Ffigwr yn cerdded i ffwrdd o fรชp untro wedi ei daflu
O ddydd Sul (1 Mehefin), bydd fรชps untro yn cael eu gwahardd ar draws y DU.
Rydym wedi bod yn galw am waharddiad ers i fรชps untro ymddangos ar y farchnad am y tro cyntaf.
A single use vape littered in undergrowth
A single use vape left littered on a pavementย
A figure walking away from a littered single use vape
From Sunday (1 June), single use vapes will be banned across the whole of the UK.
Weโve been calling for a ban since single use vapes first emerged on the market.
Maeโr rhestr lawn o enillwyr ar gael ar wefan Cadwch Gymruโn Daclus, yma:
๐ keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
Mae gan Gymru arfordir hyfryd, hanesyddol ac amrywiol โ ac rydyn ni eisiau gweld hyd yn oed mwy o safleoedd yn cyrraedd safonau uchel y gwobrau hyn. Dyna pam rydyn niโn gweithioโn agos gyda phartneriaid i alluogi mwy o draethau i ennill statws gwobr yn y blynyddoedd i ddod.
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Mae'n ddiwrnod Gwobrau Arfordir Cymru 2025, ac rwyโn falch iawn o rannu bod 49 o draethau ar draws Cymru wedi cael cydnabyddiaeth yn Ngwobrau Arfordir Cymru eleni:
๐๏ธ 21 Baner Las
๐๏ธ 15 Gwobr Glan Mรดr
๐๏ธ 13 Gwobr Arfordir
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Full list of winners now live on the Keep Wales Tidy website:
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
One of my personal highlights was celebrating Penarthโs very first Seaside Award with the amazing Dawnstalkers. Thankfully the camera didnโt capture the shivering, but what a remarkable group of people; it was a real joy to mark the occasion with them.
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It's Wales Coast Awards day, and Iโm so delighted to share that 49 beaches and marinas across Wales have received official recognition in this yearโs awards.
๐๏ธ 21 Blue Flags
๐๏ธ 15 Seaside Awards
๐๏ธ 13 Green Coast Awards
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Er hynny, gydaโr data diweddaraf yn dangos dirywiad pryderus yng nglendid strydoedd, maeโn amlwg bod y cyd-destun yn dal yn heriol.
Dyna pam rwyโn credu bod model newydd o weithredu clymbleidiol yn bwysicach nag erioed.
Blog yma โ bit.ly/42PDIaZ
Diolch!
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Last week, I delivered the keynote speech at the Best for Wales DRS Conference, sharing thoughts on how we can design a DRS that drives a more circular economy in Wales.
You can see a copy of the speech I gave here -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/designing-...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Keep Wales Tidy CEO Owen Derbyshire speaking at Welsh Governmentโs DRS event in North Wales today
๐ This morning our CEO, @owenderbyshire.bsky.social, joined @senedd.wales as keynote speaker at their DRS event in North Wales with a clear message that DRS is the perfect opportunity to turn ambition into action in the drive to achieve our circular economy goals.
#CircularEconomy #DRS
Iโve recently taken on the role of Chair of Welsh Waterโs Independent Challenge Group ICG
Given the challenges facing the sector, I wanted to explain why Iโve taken on this role, the context weโre operating in, and my priorities for the next five years:
๐ businessnewswales.com/earning-back...
The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams
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In 2024, volunteers across Wales, England & Scotland pledged to pick 425,626 bags of litter. Letโs see if we can beat that in 2025.
#SpringCleanCymru runs from 21 Marโ6 Apr and hereโs how you can get involved:
keepwalestidy.cymru/caru-cymru/s...
This time last week, I was in Westminster for the launch of the #GreatBritishSpringClean with our fantastic partners Keep Britain Tidy & Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Honoured to celebrate the incredible work of 25,000 #LitterChamps in Wales โ the heart of everything we do at @keepwalestidy.cymru
I've seen first-hand the impact pupils in Wales have in their communities. Their energy, creativity, and curiosity drive real, meaningful change. Now, they have the opportunity to channel that passion into tackling the biggest challenge of our time.
๐ Apply - keepwalestidy.cymru/eco-schools/...
Gwn o brofiad yr effaith anhygoel mae pobl ifanc yn ei gael ar lefel gymunedol yng Nghymru. Nawr, mae ganddyn nhw'r cyfle i gyfeirio eu hegni a'r chwilfrydedd i fynd i'r afael รข heriau mwyaf ein hoes.
๐ keepwalestidy.cymru/eco-schools/...
@elunedmorgan.bsky.social @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
๐ Rydyn niโn falch iawn o lansio Her Hinsawdd Cymru 2025 - menter a sefydlwyd yn 2021 gan @prifweinidog.gov.wales, a ddarperir mewn partneriaeth รข Gwobr Earthshot a Llywodraeth Cymru.
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We're thrilled to be leading the delivery of Climate Challenge Cymru โ an initiative founded by @elunedmorgan.bsky.social in 2021, now run by @keepwalestidy.cymru in partnership with the Welsh Government and @earthshotprize.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Last week, Keep Wales Tidy lost a treasured colleague and friend.
Matt was an extraordinary man who had a profound impact on so many people. His loss will be felt for years to come, and we will all miss him enormously.
Rest in peace, Matt.
White Keep Wales Tidy logo on blue sky background
We're live on Bluesky! ๐ฆ
Here weโll be sharing how you can join us in making Wales a more beautiful place - posting updates on our work, environmental policies, current affairs and sharing photos from across our projects and programmes!
Give us a warm welcome by liking and sharing this post ๐
Thanks to @mickantoniw.bsky.social for leading the way, and we look forward to working with @delythjewell.bsky.social @carolynthomasms.bsky.social and Janet Finch Saunders to drive positive action on this issue that matters so much to our communities.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru/impact-repor...
๐ Rubbish News ๐
Thrilled to share that @keepwalestidy.cymru is supporting the Seneddโs newly launched CPG on Litter & Fly-Tipping as secretariat.
Hereโs a link to short Senedd debate, led by @mickantoniw.bsky.social, which outlines the challenges we face -
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Recent figures from WCVA reveal that 38% of voluntary orgs fear they may have to make significant decisions - including potential closure - within 6 to 12 months.
In this article I explore the vital role that businesses could play in sustaining its impact -
businessnewswales.com/a-call-to-ac...
I interviewed the inspiring @kateraworth.bsky.social to discuss how we move towards a well-being economy model, that serves people & the planet.
Kate praises @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for their strategic plan.
businessnewswales.com/future-gener...
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
So grab a mince pie, put your feet up, and take a moment to explore the report in full. And remember - whether youโre a volunteer, funder, delivery partner, or just a supportive ally, you are a important part of this journey, and we couldnโt do it without you. Diolch i chi gyd.
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