Plogging- A Welcome Trend In Volunteering

Waste is not merely an environmental issue it leads to health issues as well as economic losses. Every year, the world generates billions of tons of waste, much of it is not disposed of correctly or goes through the necessary waste management processes. Although civic bodies collect and dispose off waste on a daily basis, the kind of scale we are dealing with is overwhelming. It can only be reduced with citizens’ participation and public awareness. And awareness starts with getting involved in tangible activities. Plogging is a relatively new sustainable movement created that mixes outdoor activities like jogging, trekking with activities that help safeguard the environment. In simple terms participants in plogging activities collect trash/ litter while doing outdoor activities and take them back for disposal. It is a great activity that combines fitness and cleanliness.

Benefits of plogging

The litter on the roads that nobody cares to pickup will eventually end up trashed in the streams, river and eventually oceans resulting into polluting the waters. Plogging can help tackle pollution and can make the environment clean and better.  Keeping the environment clean can also help wildlife and other elements of nature healthy and safe. Considering the scale of waste we deal with, Plogging can reduce the cost of cleaning the public spaces and the saved money can be used in planning the environment friendly programs.

How can one start plogging ?

One can simply register with NGOs or volunteers groups in nearby localities and get involved. Plogging in a group or with friends and colleagues can make volunteering experience much better. Not only will the physical activity benefit the volunteer, it will help the nature significantly. One can take images of  activities and share them on social media. This will raise awareness and encourage more individuals to participate.  

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