Counting Litter - the good, the bad and the ugly

What's wrong with these pictures of scenic tourist spots?

Tawhai Falls, Tongariro National Park with Food Wrapper

Huka Falls, Taupō with Food Wrapper

Lake Taupō with Used Baby's Nappy (Diaper)

Yes, you guessed it Litter! They're not the shots I chose for my Instagram feed. In fact I nearly didn't take them at all. But if I'm always looking for the most beautiful shot, my photos aren't telling the whole truth about what I'm seeing. So I asked myself, what is the truth about litter in New Zealand?

If no one picks it up, what happens to this litter?

Kid's Crafts - Plastic Free July

Taking part in Plastic Free July, makes for some interesting school holiday projects.

A Rubbish Start to the Year - and the Strange Bowerbird that Likes it

My blog readers can't help but notice that rubbish in the environment is a source of great concern. I've blogged about beach clean-ups, both private and organised, about road-side rubbish, and about rubbish such as plastic bags endangering wildlife. A friend responded by sending me these images from Jakarta.