13 Years of the Litter Less Campaign
The Litter Less Campaign, funded by the Mars Wrigley Foundation, is an environmental education project that has been implemented by Foundation for Environmental Education in both formal and non-formal educational settings. Through the Litter Less Campaign, students have learned about different types of litter and waste, how waste negatively impact the environment and the importance of adopting a circular economy mind-set. Students adopted ways to sustainably manage waste, raised awareness of sustainable consumption and production as well as practiced environmental leadership, thereby catalyzing behaviour change in their schools and communities.
Phases of the LITTER LESS CAMPAIGN
The Litter Less Campaign was delivered in 5 different phases. Have a look below.
Global Impact*
(* The likelihood that a randomly chosen LLC student positively changes their knowledge, attitude and behaviour compared with a randomly chosen student not participating in the LLC. Average value based on impact assessments from 2016-2023)
Participating countries in the Litter Less Campaign since 2011
Cumulative number of students that participated in the Litter Less Campaign
See More of the Litter Less Campaign History
Explore inspiring stories from schools and communities around the world
If you are interested in learning more about the impact and research over the years, have a look at our publications.
Testimonials
““The Wrigley Company Foundation is proud of the positive transformation that has occurred in schools and communities around the world through the Litter Less campaign. Teaching students to be leaders and work to change littering behaviour and improve their communities is the strength of the program””
“The Litter Less Campaign is a textbook example of how positive collaboration between the corporate world and a respected NGO can realise a shared vision. We highly appreciate the long-term partnership with the Mars Wrigley Foundation and we are extremely grateful for the possibility of having worked together for 13 years. Their strong commitment and support cannot be taken for granted.” by Daniel Schaffer, CEO of the Foundation for Environmental Education
“The litter less home challenges done at home during school closures helped children bring their knowledge and understanding of litter and waste to their houses in a positive way.” by Eco-Schools teacher from St. Oliver Plunkett N.S, Kilkerrin (Ireland)
“The most important thing about the campaign is the fact that teachers and students started to think about the prevention of abnormal waste creation” by National Operator from Czech Republic
“I raised awareness so adults and also children can reduce, reuse, recycling and respect.” by 11 years old student from Malta
The Foundation for Environmental Education is proud to be partnering with the Mars Wrigley Foundation for the Litter Less Campaign.