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I don't get the mentality of people who deliberately drop litter either but I think it all has to start at home. I was brought up with a very strict view on the subject from both of my parents & it was explained to me from a young age why it mattered. We were told "bring your rubbish home in your pockets & if you don't have any (pockets)then you've got two hands, use them!" Adults have bigger pockets, a bag or a car usually when they are out & about so even less excuse. The idea of making use of people on community service may pay some dividends in the short term but for our size of population there are probably not enough to do more than scratch the tip of the ice berg & you will always get some people who think that because somebody is available to clean up that it gives them an excuse to justify their littering. It's this attitude that needs to be changed. If you have any young people in your life that you have any influence with, be it relatives, friends etc. then speak to them about it & for that matter also adult children &/or grandchildren etc. A lot of this littering is clearly being done by adults as well. Don't assume that everybody knows or has been told why they shouldn't drop litter because clearly the message hasn't got through to all. Human influence is much stronger than any "dunna chuck bruck" poster. It will only be seen as uncool when society as a whole or at least a vocal majority of it makes that view well known.

Hello Everyone, Prospect Union Young Professional Network (YPN) has organised an open event to take place on Saturday 14th July at 5pm at the Sumburgh Hotel. This is in response to sharp rise in racist hate crimes and intolerance across UK as a result of Brexit vote. The guest speaker will be Gavin McColgan, from the Republic of Ireland who has been working with peace and reconciliation charity organisation fighting hatred among two divided communities Irish and British in Northern Ireland. Several other activities are included including: video presentation and group discussion. Food & drinks available. Everyone Welcome. Best Regards, Prospect YPN Sumburgh Airport