Paws on Plastic SC051306

As a charity SCO51306, we encourage dog owners to pick up a few pieces of litter on walks to protect animals, communities & the environment. We also educate on the consequences of littering. We are based in North East Scotland but have 27,000 members from over 70 countries worldwide across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) & LinkedIn removing over 39 million bits of litter annually. It is fantastic for mental health, positivity and well-being to take a simple, positive action which only takes a minute when we are out with our dogs anyway but which makes an immediate and visible difference. We aim to make picking up a few pieces of litter just a normal part of an everyday dog walk & with over 12 million dogs in the UK alone, the potential is huge. We are delighted to collaborate with all individuals, businesses and organisations who are dedicated to protect animals, communities & the environment. Education is a key charitable aim & we are happy to visit schools working towards their Green Flags, support young people looking for Duke of Edinburgh volunteering opportunities & give presentations to community groups or companies & other organisations. Paws on Plastic was founded as a social media campaign by Marion Montgomery while on long term sick leave from her job as a primary teacher. Inspired by her dogs who have always been attracted to plastic bottles & a British Council course encouraging people to create a social action around plastic pollution, she started the Paws on Plastic Facebook group simply encouraging dog owners to pick up a few pieces of litter on walks. The group grew & became a friendly, supportive community of people wishing to make a difference across the world. In September 2021 the movement became a Scottish charity which has consolidated its position & reputation in its collaborations with other organisations across Scotland, the UK & overseas. We are keen to collaborate with all who aim to protect animals, communities & the environment.