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Paws on Plastic

@pawsonplastic.bsky.social

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A charity encouraging dog owners to pick up litter on walks to protect animals,communities & the environment. Educates on the consequences of litter.Based in NE Scotland.28,000 dog owners in 70 countries removing 41 million bits of litter annually.SC051305

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · Nov 17

Wherever you roam, pick up a few pieces of #litter. So simple, so effective.

26,000 AMAZING dog owners & counting removing over 38 million pieces of #litter every year. It only takes a minute & is great for #Mentalhealth & positivity

#pawsonplastic #dogs

The founder of Paws on Plastic Marion Montgomery picking up a discarded coffee cup with Labradors Ted & Paddy on the cliffs by Dunnottar Castle, Stonehaven, NE Scotland.

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 6d

Happy Saturday! Wherever you roam, leave it cleaner & safer than you found it. It only takes a minute to save an animal from the harm of #litter

Who can you tag to join us?

Help us reach 30k members & followers this year to protect more animals #SaturdayVibes #dogsofbluesky

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 7d

Due to the Weather Warning we are unable to hold the Plastic Free Stonehaven/Paws on Plastic Beach Clean tomorrow Sat 4th October. Stay cosy.💨 ☔️

After the storm remember the Four for the Shore boxes at each end of the Boardwalk have litterpickers & bag for use #CWNE25 #ScotClimateWeek #stonehaven

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 8d

Here’s to all who pick up #litter

Every bit makes a difference, can save a life,is 1 less entering the sea.If we all do a little every day it makes a huge impact- over 41 million pieces every year!

It also deters folk dropping litter🐾#NationalWalkYourDogWeek #scotclimateweek

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 8d

We can all make a difference if we just take a minute.

28,000 dog owners & counting….today & every day. Join us!

#pawsonplastic #litter #dogwalk #scotclimateweek #environment #stonehaven #CWNE25

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 10d

Beautiful ❤️ Dogs are just the best aren’t they!

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you. Beautiful Dusty. ❤️

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 10d

Wherever you roam pick up a few bits of #litter, simply the best resolution you can make any time of year.

So simple, so effective. 28,000 dog owners removing over 40 million bits of litter every year to protect animals, communities & the environment.💚

#dogsofbluesky

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 10d

4 years ago today we became a charity encouraging dog owners to pick up #litter on walks to protect animals, communities & the #environment plus educating on the consequences of littering. On 20th Nov our movement is 7 years old!🥳

Thanks for the support. We’re a powerful force! #dogsofbluesky

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 11d

Yes, it’s Monday but that #litter won’t pick itself.

Let’s get out & make a difference. It only takes a minute to protect animals, your community & the environment. Picking up a few pieces of litter on every walk, 28,000 dog owners & counting

#dogsofbluesky #MondayMotivation

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 12d

Duthie Park #Aberdeen litterpick. A quiet windy park & a solo effort but 1.8 kgs #litter removed incl bottles & cans taken for recycling, several from the duck pond.

Considering a dog died in April after swallowing a plastic bottle cap in the park, it’s sad to find any. #CWNE

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 13d

There’s nothing more productive than encouraging folk to join us & protect animals,communities & the #environment

None of us,no matter how hard we try,can do it all alone. It too often leads to overwhelm & frustration at the scale of things. Together, we’re a powerful force❤️🐾

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 13d

#Aberdeen Folk!

Join us this Saturday, 27th Sept, 2-3pm for a litterpick of Duthie Park. Meet at the Paws on Plastic flag on the main area of grass above the Boating Pond. All welcome & all equipment provided.

This is an activity for #ClimateWeekNorthEast
#CWNE25

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

It’s certainly a stunning morning. Enjoy!

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

It’s Friday!!!

Get that #FridayFeeling every day of the week by picking up a couple of pieces of #litter on walks. It’s the simplest & quickest way to protect animals, communities & the #environment there is! 😜

Join us!(Don’t you wish you had dreams like Paddy’s!)

#dogsofbluesky

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

I assure you it’s a genuine image. When you pick up litter regularly in the same area you’re picking up what’s been dropped recently.

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Too many folk just don’t think unfortunately. Habits need to change.

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Sorry to hear that. It’s such a horrible thing. Its impact is described well in this book along with the other challenges he’s dealing with. ❤️
Feeling much better thanks.

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

❤️🙌🐾

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

As a charity we don’t recommend encouraging an interest in litter although dogs doing it naturally is what inspired us. We encourage dog owners ourselves to remove it to protect animals from harm as so many are injured by it.❤️

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Absolutely. Our message is that if we really love animals we don’t drop litter & we pick some up when we can. It’s a very simple daily habit that has a huge impact when we’re out anyway.

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Great to hear. Well done 👏

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Brilliant! Well done 👏

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

Beautiful ❤️

Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 14d

It’s a great book. Very honest, touching & from the heart.

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Paws on Plastic @pawsonplastic.bsky.social · 15d

It’s very frustrating but good too to do something about it.