Hi @s21arpthank you so much for being an inspiring human!
I have also spent days—probably adding up to months—picking up trash myself, so I know exactly how rewarding it feels to give back to the Earth. In the past, I even organized a monthly local beach cleanup where volunteers would gather and fan out in different directions to clear the coastline.
Leading by example really works. My son watched me do this for years, and now he does the exact same thing! It has made him incredibly aware of his surroundings and the harms facing our local environment. While I wish more people stepped up to do this kind of work, I honestly wish litter didn’t happen at all.
I think your effort to bring this type of environmental awareness to the Local Guides community is amazing. Thank you for sharing your message and setting such a great example!
Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! Your experience with beach cleanups is truly inspiring. I especially love how your son has followed your example and become environmentally conscious. I completely agree that leading by example can create a positive change. My goal is to inspire more people in our Local Guides community to take small steps toward a cleaner and greener planet. Together, we can make a difference!
Such a powerful and important message! “It’s not my garbage, but it’s my planet” is a mindset we all need to adopt. Every small action to keep our surroundings clean really does add up to make a huge difference. Thank you for raising awareness and inspiring the community!