Litter Archives - Brighton Journal
“A perfect storm is brewing”: Greens raise concerns over beach use on bank holiday weekend
21st May 2020 | Georgia Hansen
As the May bank holiday weekend approaches, Green Councillors representing city-centre seafront wards are raising concerns over the use of the beach as they anticipate a large number of visitors.
Brunswick and Adelaide ward councillors have also emphasised that … Read More
Rubbish Art to be Showcased at The Amex
25th October 2018 | Hannah Midgley
Brighton and Hove Albion are set the to showcase the issues they face with fans leaving rubbish behind, by producing a fantastic new art installation, solely created from litter left in the Amex stadium after a recent premier league game.
Brighton’s Rubbish – The New Page Dedicated to Making Rubbish Art
9th October 2018 | Kim Ayling
Featured image by Lottie Whyman.
Recently, rubbish has come to the forefront of many Brighton’s resident’s minds. Admittedly, many busy weekends this summer did leave the city in a less than beautiful state. But are we focussing too much on … Read More
Help Stop Plastics Bottle Tops Becoming a Drop in The Ocean
7th September 2018 | Hannah Midgley
Volunteers are being called upon to help create phase 2 of ‘A Drop in the Ocean’, the amazing art installation that is situated at the world famous Volks Railway.
The creator of the colourful installation, local designer Irene Soler, hopes people … Read More
New Superbin Unveiled in Brighton
10th August 2018 | Hannah Midgley
Volunteer litterpickers braved the rain yesterday to celebrate the arrival of the city’s first Superbin in Preston Park, Brighton, which was unveiled as part of the Mayor’s Big Tidy Up event.
The bin has a secret compartment which stores litter-picking equipment … Read More
Glitter Not Litter: Pride Leaves Brighton Beach in Sorry State
6th August 2018 | Hannah Midgley
This weekend may have been a celebration of love, where both residents and visitors alike came together to take part in the UK’s largest LGBTQ event, and as usual it was a glitter and rainbow filled extravaganza.
However, despite the … Read More
Brighton Beach Art Installation Using 9000 Plastic Bottle Tops Unveiled!
1st August 2018 | Hannah Midgley
Brighton beach now features the fantastic art installation ”A Drop in The Ocean”, made up of almost 9,000 plastic bottle tops collected from the seashore!
Local graphic/web designer and permaculturist Irene Soler, the creator of the colourful installation, teamed up with 60 volunteers to produce … Read More
New City Council Scheme Seeks Volunteers To Donate Time And Join ‘Tidy Up Team’
18th January 2018 | Hannah Midgley
Volunteer litter pickers are being urged to step up and join an innovative new scheme to help keep Brighton and Hove’s parks and green spaces looking lovely.
Brighton & Hove City Council is setting up the Tidy Up Team – … Read More
New Year’s Resolutions, A Load of Old Rubbish?
11th January 2018 | Hannah Midgley
City residents and tourists are being asked to make a New Year resolution to help keep the city’s streets clean by properly disposing of rubbish and putting litter in a bin.
A new, short video, made by the city council, … Read More
Your Chance to Give a Little Back to Our Beloved Seafront
24th October 2017 | Hannah Midgley
Volunteers are needed for the latest iteration of the regular, grass roots community oriented Brighton Beach Clean on Sunday 29 October.
If you’ve got a spare few hours on Sunday morning then why not join the group of volunteers as … Read More