hi, I'm paul waye

Haarlem, Netherlands

I live in Haarlem, the Netherlands. I just collect trash on my running route here mainly Haarlem is a great city for ecowarriors - and we often work together. For instance, a company called SUPmission do monthly cleanups on paddleboards during the summer months. I join in by leading some ploggers along the bankside - SUPmission clean up the trash in the water and we try and prevent it from getting in the water. The problem in my area is like anywhere else: litter. I can run the same rural 6km loop each day and always find new trash. Just because the problem isn't as huge as in other countries, doesn't mean the issue is small here. I am seeing impacts though; over the years there is less trash on my normal routes. How much is it because I keep on top of the issue? Or because people drop less trash? or because others are also plogging? I think it is a combination of these things. But I fear it is mainly because I am keeping on top of the issue.