Lidl stores take part in litter picking event in Glasgow

A total of 66 bags of litter were collected during a week of recycling in Lidl stores across Glasgow.

The litter-picking week took place from April 21 to 24 and involved stores in Pollokshaws, Tollcross, Partick and Duke Street.

The effort was part of Keep Scotland Beautiful's #SpringCleanScotland 2024.

Following the recent installation of Lidl’s Glasgow Return Scheme, participants separated PET plastic bottles and aluminium cans for recycling, with each item generating a 5p donation to the STV Children’s Appeal.

In total, more than 1,100 items were counted.

Barry Fisher, chief executive at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "Once again we have had a brilliant response to our spring clean challenge and this week of action was a wonderful way to round it off.

“The added bonus of this week of action is that the correct recycling of plastic bottles and cans means that an excellent donation is going to a wonderful charity in the STV Children’s Appeal."

Councillor Ruairi Kelly, Glasgow’s convener for Neighbourhood Services and Assets, said: "It’s great to see city residents and businesses working together with Keep Scotland Beautiful and the council to help tackle litter in our communities at events like these.

"I hope all the volunteers downloaded the free LitterLotto app and entered Glasgow City Council’s monthly prize draw which rewards and incentivises people to help keep the city clean. There’s a £100 monthly local prize up for grabs.

“Litter is an eyesore which blights communities and poses a risk to wildlife, our rivers and the marine environment. If everyone binned their litter responsibly, the time, money and energy spent clearing it up could be put to much better use."