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Clearing unsightly debris
Synonyms:
Tidying public areas
Removing accumulated rubbish
Eliminating unsightly trash accumulations
Disposing of rubbish
Cleaning up rubbish
Encouraging unsightly trash removal
Implementation:
In 1993 an NGO action called 'SOS Clean Lomé' took place in the wake of a general strike which had led to piles of rubbish building up in the capital of Toga. During the operation 7,025 tonnes of waste were taken away.
Counter Claim:
Junk is something you throw away three weeks before you need it.
Broader:
Tidying up
Collecting rubbish
Narrower:
Organizing household refuse pick-up
Facilitated by:
Expanding waste management services to unserved areas
Problems:
Inadequate domestic refuse disposal
Irregular cleanup campaigns
Litter
Shortage of public cleaning
Values:
Rubbish
Unsightly
Accumulation
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Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals: