{"id":349,"date":"2019-08-08T15:02:35","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T15:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/?p=349"},"modified":"2019-09-03T15:06:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-03T15:06:05","slug":"the-wickford-wombles-litter-pick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/the-wickford-wombles-litter-pick\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wickford Wombles Litter Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Keeping the environment clean should be a top priority for everyone in the UK. A litter picking group in Essex has set an example for people around the country by collecting plastic and domestic rubbish on the roads of the town. The group was started in 2018 and has since grown to a membership of more than 500 people. The founder of the group was initially inspired to clean the streets when she was walking her dogs. The streets were extremely filthy, and she took it upon herself to get rid of the rubbish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-350 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/c.jpg 606w, https:\/\/www.iseeahappyface.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/c-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>The Name<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The Wickford Wombles got its name from a TV show named the Wombles. In this movie, the people came together to clean up the rubbish in Wimbledon Common. Just like the film, the rubbish removal group in Essex relies on community spirit. This spirit has made the group grow quickly in just a few months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Achievements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Members of the Wickford Wombles receive a lot of satisfaction from just cleaning up the streets. They all volunteered to join the group in order to keep the place clean. The government has noticed the efforts of the group, and that has prompted it to support their work. They received \u00a333,000 from the central government to purchase graffiti-cleaning kits, gloves, and litter pickers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Initially, the group was meant to clean up the streets of the area, but it has since grown to help clean up schools. They also organise summer holiday scavenger hunts for children.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Why You Should Start a Rubbish Removal London Group<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">London has a big rubbish problem. Many people don\u2019t dispose of their waste properly, and recycling is not common in the city. This is why you need to create a group that will help to collect rubbish in London. By working as a group, you will be able to clean up the city in a very short period, and no one will have to do a lot of work on their own.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It is important to note that rubbish does not just affect human beings. Many animals can suffer when they ingest the rubbish along with their foods. In many cases, rubbish which is disposed of in the wrong way will end up in water sources. This can pose a grave danger to aquatic life, and it is generally unattractive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearabee.co.uk\/london-rubbish-removal\/\">rubbish removal London<\/a><\/strong> group will generally help make the world a better place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Clearabee Rubbish Removal London<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">When collecting rubbish in the city, you will need to work with a rubbish removal London company. Clearabee is one of the best rubbish removal companies in the UK. They can respond to requests made on short notice, and this will add a whole other layer of convenience to your work. If you start a group that helps to collect rubbish, it is safe to assume that you care about the environment and the planet. Clearabee will be your best choice as they are highly concerned with recycling. Any part of your rubbish that can be recycled will be taken out of the bins and will not end up in landfills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping the environment clean should be a top priority for everyone in the UK. A litter picking group in Essex has set an example for people around the country by collecting plastic and domestic rubbish on the roads of the town. The group was started in 2018 and has since grown to a membership of more than 500 people. The founder of the group was initially inspired to clean the streets when she was walking her dogs. The streets were extremely filthy, and she took it upon herself to get rid of the rubbish. The Name The Wickford Wombles got its name from a TV show named the Wombles. In this movie, the people came together to clean up the rubbish in Wimbledon Common. Just like the film, the rubbish removal group in Essex relies on community spirit. This spirit has made the group grow quickly in just a few months. 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