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FIVE-YEAR-OLD ADOPTS CLEANING CULTURE
Individuals and communities of all sizes are joining forces province-wide to Clean Across Nova Scotia on April 19 and 20, 2013. Affecting positive change in our environment is no small feat, but at Clean Nova Scotia we believe that the actions of individuals and communities can make all the difference. This is seen through the efforts of five-year-old environmentalist Hunter Arsenault. Hunter has been diligently cleaning up his neighbourhood for two years and followed his passion to try and Adopt-a-Highway this past year. Though he was thirteen years too early to adopt, his drive is as a strong as ever. Hunter has recruited his parents and encourages others in his community to get involved in the cleaning effort. Residing in Pictou County, Hunter is just one of many dedicated citizens working to create a clean and beautiful community. In 2012, 2,449 people who participated in Clean Across Nova Scotia were from Pictou County alone – nearly one third of the total provincial participation! Their commitment and support demonstrates the importance of community contributions, particularly in Nova Scotia, a province built on small communities.
Chris Arsenault - (Hunter’s father): "I think [Hunter] will continue to [clean up] because that’s the way we’ve taught him. But, I think he's going to bring it in his own way. He’ll continue and probably build it into something larger than we see it."
Neil Bailey, Clean Across Nova Scotia program coordinator, Clean Nova Scotia: “Sometimes the most inspiring leadership can come from a surprising place. Rarely do we look to children for guidance, though they often see opportunities clearly, and understand intuitively what needs to be done.”
Fast Facts:
What is Clean Across Nova Scotia?
- A volunteer led, province-wide, two day cleanup.
- A partner in the global 'Let's do it!: World Cleanup' movement.
- The biggest collective cleanup in Nova Scotia history.
Get Involved
- Register or join an existing team at: www.cleanacrossns.ca.
- Share team information (about your cleanup) quickly and easily through email, Facebook and Twitter to engage others.
- Become a Volunteer Coordinator and help spread the word.
- Our map of cleanup locations is available online to help locate a cleanup near you.
Stats from 2012
- Eight thousand participants registered over 200 cleanups in nearly every municipality in Nova Scotia for the inaugural Clean Across Nova Scotia event in 2012.
- Seven million people from over 60 countries participated in the inaugural World Cleanup 2012 Campaign.
- Participating groups included service clubs, Scouts and Guides, non-profits, small businesses and business commissions, families, students, the military, municipal councilors, church groups, youth groups, schools, and many more.
- This year, Clean Across Nova Scotia will take place on April 19 and 20, 2013.
- In 2012, 2,449 individuals cleaned 3.7 tons of litter in Pictou County. That’s the equivalent of a full sized Hippopotamus or the average amount of annual waste from a three person family in Canada.
Contact:
Neil Bailey - program coordinator, Clean Nova Scotia
902-420-7943
nbailey@clean.ns.ca
About Clean Across Nova Scotia
Clean Across Nova Scotia is the largest volunteer cleanup in Nova Scotia history and a partner in the global Let's Do It!: Worldcleanup movement. By engaging communities, the program works to address the root causes of waste and identify constructive solutions. Clean Across Nova Scotia is an opportunity to take action, together.
To learn more visit www.cleanacrossns.ca
About Clean Nova Scotia
Clean Nova Scotia seeks to create a cleaner, healthier environment by informing, enabling and inspiring Nova Scotians to respect and consider the environment in all their choices. Founded in 1988, CNS is an independent non-profit and the largest environmental education organization in Atlantic Canada. Committed to making our province a better place for ourselves and future generations, CNS programs educate the public on ways to protect our streams, reduce waste, save energy and more.
To learn more visit clean.ns.ca
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