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Closed petition PE2121: Run a targeted roadside litter awareness campaign
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to run a campaign targeted at companies to raise awareness of the harms caused by roadside litter and the penalties that could be brought against responsible parties.
Background information
We are members of various local environmental groups who regularly clear litter in Berwickshire. We have held regular meetings with Bear Scotland, Scottish Borders Council (SBC) and have had representatives of Transport Scotland and East Lothian Council attend. The issue is predominantly on the A1 which is obviously a main tourist route into Scotland. The litter in this area, and many other areas, is mainly caused by uncovered lorries, nearby farms, fast food outlets and landfill. We work closely with SBC and each volunteer has 'adopted' a lay by to try to keep clean.
We believe that companies should be aware of the impact of roadside litter and how their activities may be contributing to the problem. They should be made aware of the penalties for littering through an awareness campaign. The campaign could include signs on the roadside, targeted information letters, and targeted online advertisements.
This petition was considered by the Scottish Parliament
306 signatures