Support a Pickup China Network: For a clean planet

From April 18th to 20th

40 volunteers traveled to the Gechuanjian Scenic Area in Huangshan City to complete a 12-kilometer mountain cleanup initiative. During the process, the volunteers not only had to overcome the physical challenges of hiking but also diligently collected scattered litter along the mountain trails. By the end, everyone's bags were full, yet they still couldn't remove all the trash from the mountain. Many participants felt a sense of helplessness. However, even the small actions of these 40 individuals made the mountain cleaner than before. In total, the group collected approximately 50 kilograms of outdoor waste, including around 28 kilograms of recyclables—777 plastic bottles and 146 metal cans. Through this cleanup effort, the hope is to raise awareness about the importance of "carrying out your own trash" and to advocate for the value of personal outdoor waste management in promoting "Leave No Trace" practices.

On April 26th

5 volunteers took to the streets of Shanghai, meticulously picking up litter along a 1-kilometer stretch. Despite their thorough efforts, time was limited. In just over an hour of cleaning, they collected 3 kilograms of outdoor waste but gathered a staggering 1,072 pieces of trash, including 569 cigarette butts. One shared bicycle basket was completely filled with garbage, turning it into a forgotten "bike trash bin." The volunteers worked hard to restore it, hoping it could continue serving other riders. Once again, we urge everyone to carry their trash and refrain from casually discarding cigarette butts!