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WHAT IS THE LITTER PICK CHALLENGE?
What is the litter pick challenge?
From 16th September to 29th November 2024, we hosted our annual national competition to see which institution could collect the most litter on campus and in their community. The competition had four categories: University, College, Secondary School, and Primary School. Winners in each category received a free Hedgehog House and a bag of hedgehog food for their campus, courtesy of the British Hedgehog Preservation Society.
Every participant, regardless of their team’s final position, received a digital certificate. By joining this challenge, volunteers helped protect hedgehogs and other wildlife from becoming trapped or injured by litter, which can lead to suffocation or severe harm. Unfortunately, many hedgehogs die each year due to litter-related incidents.
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the 2024 Big Hog Friendly Litter Pick Challenge. Plus, participating helped your institution on its journey to becoming a Hedgehog Friendly Campus or School!
How do I get involved?
LAST YEARS WINNERS...
DO YOU WANT TO TAKE PART IN THE CHALLENGE?
First things first, we needed to know whether you were an institution, student or staff member, or a member of the public.
You were asked to read the section that applied to you, where your instructions were provided.
Please select one of the following options:
How to take part
Institution
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INSTITUTION
Institutions were required to register as a team and recruit volunteers to add to their team's trash total. Once available, they were asked to read the guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge.
Student or staff member
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STUDENT OR STAFF MEMBER
You were asked to ask your institution to register if they weren't already involved. Litter picking began on 16th September. You sent the team photo evidence of your collected litter bags to add to their trash total. Once available, you were encouraged to read the guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge.
Member of the public
MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC
You were asked to contact your local university, college, or school to find out if they were registered as a team. If not, you could ask them to register. If they were registered, you began litter picking from 16th September. You sent the team photo evidence of your collected litter bags to help them add to their trash total. Once available, you were encouraged to read the guidebook for more information and resources for the challenge.
YOUR CAMPUS
LOCAL PARK
YOUR STREET
YOU CAN LITTER PICK ANYWHERE
To take part in the 2025 litter pick challenge, please wait for the 2025 guidebook to become available.
THE BEACH
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