Day 4: Pick Up Litter in a Public Space

How to Do It: Take a small trash bag and a pair of gloves with you on your next walk. Choose a park, sidewalk, beach, or any public space where litter is common. Spend 10-15 minutes picking up trash and properly disposing of it. If you want to encourage others, you can even share a…

How to Do It:

Take a small trash bag and a pair of gloves with you on your next walk. Choose a park, sidewalk, beach, or any public space where litter is common. Spend 10-15 minutes picking up trash and properly disposing of it. If you want to encourage others, you can even share a simple message on social media about keeping the environment clean.

Why It’s Powerful:

This small act not only makes the world a cleaner, more beautiful place, but it also inspires others to be mindful of their surroundings. It shows that kindness extends beyond people—it includes caring for the planet, too.

Related Quotes:

The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.

~ Robert Swan

What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows.

~ Alexandra Stoddard

The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth.

~ Chief Seattle

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

~ Max Lucado

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.

~ Dr. Seuss

Let me know when you’re ready for Day 5!