A Garbage Campaign
Our world has a BIG garbage problem, but you can help. Host a garbage pick-up day and let our leaders know you want an end to garbage pollution!
Our world has a BIG garbage problem
We’re facing mountains of plastic pollution. 2 billion people have no safe way to dispose of plastic waste, and it’s people in poverty who are suffering the worst impacts. They are forced to live and work among piles of waste, which is making them sick, releasing toxic fumes, flooding communities and causing up to a million deaths each year.
But together, we can make a difference!
During the week of April 23 to 29 nearly 150 countries will be meeting in Ottawa to develop the firstever Global Treaty on Plastic Waste. But it’s not a done deal. We need you to let our leaders know that God has not abandoned his creation and you want an end to plastic pollution.
Our God is BIGGER than Plastic Pollution
We believe in a God of HOPE not HOPELESSNESS! And we know that he loves and cares for His creation. He has not abandoned it and is working to redeem it.Â
And we’re invited to join him in this redemptive mission. Join us in bringing restoration and hope to the world around us!Â
Join us in taking ACTION!
Clean your neighbourhood
During March and April join us in showing our care for God’s creation by cleaning our communities! Gather your friends and church to care for Creation in a tangible way.
Add your voice!
From April 23 to 29, over 150 countries are meeting together in Ottawa to develop the first-ever global treaty on plastic pollution. But it isn’t a done deal and we need to continue to let our leaders know we want to move the mountain on plastic waste!
How it works
Gather your friends:Â It’s more fun when you work as a team! Gather your friends to start planning your pick-up event and preparing for action!
Get the support of your youth leader or Pastor: having the support of your church or youth leader will help you let others know you care for God’s creation. It’s important that you ask them for guidance, support, and prayer.Â
Pick a day and location: pick a day when the snow is likely to be gone and a place in need of some cleaning!
Spread the word: now is the time to make this thing BIG! Spread the word through email, social media, and from your church bulletin board. There is no end to the ways you can invite others (we’ve counted).Â
Make it a fundraiser (Optional): want to take things to the next level? Ask people to pledge a giving amount for each bag or kilogram of plastic collected. All funds donated are tax receiptable and will help families living in poverty who suffer from plastic waste.
Run the Event: the day is here! Brief your volunteers on where you are cleaning up and how long. Don’t forget to bring gloves, bags, and to take lots of photos!
Make your voice heard: Cleaning up is great but we want to go bigger. Let your MP know you want to see results at the UN Plastic Treaty Negotiations in Ottawa in April!
