Building on the success of 2023, where 500 groups registered, 5,000 volunteers took part, and over 24 tonnes of rubbish were collected, “Team Up to Clean Up” is back for its second year, with a new focus on green schools nationwide!
The initiative, which aims to mobilise communities to come together and clean up their local areas, is now expanding to include green schools across the county. This year’s event will not only help keep our environment clean but also foster a sense of community, teamwork, and environmental responsibility among students.
Mags Whelan, Environmental Awareness and Education Officer stated “Last year’s event was a huge success, and we’re excited to see even more people get involved this year. By partnering with green schools, we hope to inspire a new generation of environmental leaders and make a meaningful difference in our communities.”
Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council, Cllr. Michael Doyle said: “We’re thrilled to be launching the second year of ‘Team Up to Clean Up’, and we’re particularly excited about the opportunity to work with green schools across the county. This initiative is all about empowering communities to take action locally and keep their neighbourhood’s litter free.”
Mayor of Kilkenny, Cllr. Joe Malone, emphasised the importance of the initiative in combating littering and dumping in the City and County. “I would like to acknowledge the significant efforts of the Tidy Towns groups in Kilkenny City and County, who have been working tirelessly to keep our environment clean and tidy. ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ is a fantastic initiative that builds on their work and encourages even more people to get involved in keeping our community clean.”
Chief Executive of Kilkenny County Council, Lar Power added: “We are delighted to be supporting ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ once again this year. The initiative is a fantastic example of community-led action, and we believe it has the power to make a real difference in our communities. Once again, we are delighted to have the backing and support of our Sponsors TírLán/Glanbia, Dawn Meats, Panda, PRL and the John O’Shea Trust, on this initiative which demonstrates their commitment to promoting environmental responsibility and fostering community engagement.”
The event will take place over 20th-22nd of September with registration open online from Monday 27th of May, 2024 for participating groups and schools. To register or learn more about “Team Up to Clean Up”, please visit http://cleanup.kilkenny.ie or www.kilkennycoco.ie
Join us in making a difference in your community and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders. Register now and let’s “Team Up to Clean Up”!
