Time to clean up your act
June 2011
With litter responsible for the injury and death of thousands of animals each year, the RSPCA is urging people to think before they chuck away unwanted wrappers, cans and other rubbish and bin or recycle it instead.
The RSPCA is applauding Clean Up Britain (CLUB) campaign’s aim of changing attitudes and behaviour towards litter. We are also saying that, when it comes to animals, litter really can kill and cause serious injury – all of which is totally preventable.
Each year the RSPCA receives over 7,000 phone calls about litter related incidents involving animals and our Inspectors regularly rescue pets, farm animals and wildlife trapped or hurt by rubbish.
Helen Ball, sustainability and social responsibility manager for the RSPCA, said: “What makes this issue so frustrating is that it is just so avoidable. A simple tin can or elastic band can be a real death trap when left in the street or in the countryside, where many people walk their dogs and wildlife lives. Yet so much trash is left lying around due to pure thoughtlessness.
“The message here really is stark but simple - litter is lethal.”
Take action
• Recycle and reuse items where you can. If not discard of all litter responsibly.
• Find out more about how litter affects animals.
• Support Clean Up Britain and sign their pledge.
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