It’s hard to not notice the world around you when you’re out on the trails, especially if you’re a mindful runner taking note of each bird call, second guessing if that stick 30m away is a snake or not, and keeping tabs on the terrain underfoot.
You’d also be quick to acknowledge any debris, or rubbish, along your path am I right?
Sadly, the widespread use of single-use plastics, improper waste management practices, and littering has led to large volumes of plastic pollution entering Australia’s beautiful waterways.
With no one really tasked to clean up local areas on trails and off-road paths, it’s up to groups like not-for-profit Yarra Riverkeeper Association in Victoria to raise awareness about environmental activism and encourage people
