Croydon (Parliament Politics Magazine) – South Norwood Rec in Croydon has launched a creative anti-litter campaign, uniting residents through art and community engagement to promote cleaner public spaces.
Today, a local mosaic artist created a brand-new, custom piece of public art for South Norwood Recreation that “highlights our shared responsibility to care for our local green spaces.”
Corin Ashleigh Brown, the owner of London Mosaic Studios in Croydon, created the mosaic, which was partially supported by a “mini-grant” by the neighborhood organization WeLoveSE25.
Brown says,
“The mosaic features playful depictions of local wildlife whilst carrying a message about keeping our local park litter-free.
The hope is that the mosaic will have the ability to reach people in ways that traditional messaging cannot.
Creating a lasting visual reminder of our collective role in maintaining clean and healthy parks, we can all help wildlife thrive and improve the enjoyment of our green spaces for all who use them.”
Brown regularly goes on litter picks with Norwood Junkaction, and she says,
“I’m hoping that this project will highlight the positive actions that take place in our local neighbourhood and the potential role that art has in public spaces to encourage others to be more community-minded.”
How has the campaign impacted litter levels and park usage since launch?
Since the launch of the creative anti-litter crusade at South Norwood Rec in Croydon, early feedback shows a positive impact on waste situations and demesne operation. Community-led remittal events have helped visibly reduce rubbish, and the cultural approach has engaged residents in taking power of the space.
The creation of uniquely designed waste lockers from repurposed waste has not only handled functional waste disposal but also stressed the significance of keeping the demesne tidy. The cooperative spirit fostered by the crusade appears to encourage further frequent demesne visits and lesser community pride, leading to sustained sweats around waste reduction.
While exact measured data on waste reduction is n’t yet published, analogous juggernauts have reported waste drops of over to 80 following harmonious community engagement combined with creative approaches.
