Tottenham Hotspur's, Kerys Harrop, left, vies for the ball with Reading's Molly Bartrip during the English Women's Super League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Reading at the Hive stadium in London, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020.
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A Tottenham defender is swapping her football boots for a litter picker, taking to the streets in a bid to clean up the city.
During lockdown, Kerys Harrop often went on bike rides around London to get out and exercise.
Cycling along canals she would see so much litter, and think “why aren’t we looking after our country better?”
The Tottenham defender said she was “disgusted” by the litter on the Regent’s Canal.
Determined to make a difference, she got out with her litter picker to clean up the streets.
Kerys Harrop said she was inspired by Sir David Attenborough (Steve Reigate/Pool via AP)
Harrop was inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s work, and said: “I’m a big fan of David Attenborough.
“His message really had an impact on me.
Harrop is encouraging others to join her on her quest to clean up the city.
“If I’ve influenced one person to go and get a litter picker, I’ve done a good job.
“If you can make one small change to what you do, even if it’s just going out and buying a litter picker, you can really a make difference.
“It can have a real positive impact.”
Litter in London
Litter around London has soared over lockdown. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Lockdown led to unprecedented levels of litter in parks and greenspaces across London, as more people spent time outdoors.
A Cleaner Future
Community groups and local councils have been organising litter picks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Many London boroughs are reporting an increase in volunteer litter pickers to help #litterheros.
Community groups and local councils are working together to hold group litter picks.
Many local councils supply the equipment needed, such as litter pickers, gloves and rubbish bags.
Harrop hopes her litter picking will raise awareness of the litter issues in London, and encourage others to also get involved in cleaning up the capital.
In the future, she is planning to hold a group litter pick with the rest of her teammates.
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A Tottenham defender is swapping her football boots for a litter picker, taking to the streets in a bid to clean up the city.
During lockdown, Kerys Harrop often went on bike rides around London to get out and exercise.
Cycling along canals she would see so much litter, and think “why aren’t we looking after our country better?”
The Tottenham defender said she was “disgusted” by the litter on the Regent’s Canal.
Determined to make a difference, she got out with her litter picker to clean up the streets.
Kerys Harrop said she was inspired by Sir David Attenborough (Steve Reigate/Pool via AP)
Harrop was inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s work, and said: “I’m a big fan of David Attenborough.
“His message really had an impact on me.
Harrop is encouraging others to join her on her quest to clean up the city.
“If I’ve influenced one person to go and get a litter picker, I’ve done a good job.
“If you can make one small change to what you do, even if it’s just going out and buying a litter picker, you can really a make difference.
“It can have a real positive impact.”
Litter in London
Litter around London has soared over lockdown. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Lockdown led to unprecedented levels of litter in parks and greenspaces across London, as more people spent time outdoors.
A Cleaner Future
Community groups and local councils have been organising litter picks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Many London boroughs are reporting an increase in volunteer litter pickers to help #litterheros.
Community groups and local councils are working together to hold group litter picks.
Many local councils supply the equipment needed, such as litter pickers, gloves and rubbish bags.
Harrop hopes her litter picking will raise awareness of the litter issues in London, and encourage others to also get involved in cleaning up the capital.
In the future, she is planning to hold a group litter pick with the rest of her teammates.
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