Cleanse and Clean Competition
PLASTIC FREE NORTH DEVON CLEANSE & CLEAN COMPETITION LAUNCH
Campaign and competition to ‘Cleanse and Clean’ North Devon and Torridge
Plastic Free North Devon (PFND) is welcoming 2022 with their campaign and competition dedicated to cleansing and cleaning North Devon and Torridge throughout January.
2021 was another tough and unpredictable year, but has again for many of us, increased our appreciation for nature. We know that being outdoors can hugely benefit our mental health by relieving stress and improving our happiness, and this campaign is about encouraging people to do just that whilst giving back to the environment at the same time.
Anne-Marie Eveleigh, Operations Manager, PFND, says:
“We would like to encourage everyone to get outside in the fresh air, whether that be a stroll in your local park, a walk along your high street, a cycle around your village or a bracing swim, and then to carry out a clean at the same time. Caring for your surroundings by just picking up one or two pieces of rubbish DOES make a difference.”
After the success of last year's kids and teens competition, which received over 200 entries, dryrobe® have once again kindly donated 3 dryrobe® Advance as prizes. This year there will be an adults category too, so the competition is open to everyone.
Claire Moodie, CEO of PFND, explains why the campaign is integral to the work of the charity:
“One of our objectives is to connect people with nature, and this campaign does just that. In the most important decade of our time we need to inspire a deep shift in how we place the importance of the health of the planet, and everything that lives on it, AND what we can all do to take action to protect it.”
PFND are also using the campaign to raise awareness of their charity and will be calling for donations to help them continue to deliver their mission into 2022 and beyond. They believe that fundraising can play an important part in keeping the community focus on action alive and kicking.
How YOU can get involved:
Perform a ‘Cleanse and Clean’ action whenever and wherever you choose across North Devon and Torridge.
To enter the competition send a picture of the action* you have taken to: plasticfreenorthdevon@gmail.com along with the date, location, your name, age category (Primary, Secondary and College, or 18 +) and contact details.
If you can/would like to, donate to PFND here.
If you have access to social media then you can share your action by tagging us in any posts @plasticfreenorthdevon with the #cleanseandclean hashtag and encourage others to take part and donate too.
* The cleansing action can be anything that involves getting outside to give the feeling of ‘blowing away the cobwebs’. This could be a walk, a jog, a cycle, a dip in the sea, a surf, or just a run around in the rain. We would then like individuals to follow their action up with giving back to nature by cleaning during or after their activity, and/or donating.
The more Cleanse and Clean action entries sent in the more chance of winning! There is one prize for primary, one for secondary & college pupils, and one for 18+.
We will be ending the month of action with a Day of Action on Saturday 29th January 2022 with individuals and groups carrying out Cleanse and Cleans across North Devon and Torridge.
This year's Cleanse and Clean January and Day of Action on 29th January 2022 is supported by one of our Impact Maker partners Coast and Moor Coffee, and the prizes are provided by dryrobe®.
Immersing ourselves in nature to relieve stress and improving happiness is only going to be possible in the future if we take care of our planet - this campaign is aimed at encapsulating both.
Happy cleansing and cleaning!