'We're acting and thinking globally': Tidy Towns do so much more than picking up litter

It’s not just about the litter — biodiversity and sustainability are high priorities for Tidy Towns

Some of the volunteers with Cobh Tidy Towns

When you think of Tidy Towns, do you only think of collecting litter and watering plants? It’s about so much more than that.

“Living sustainably, living more locally, making better choices, reusing things, generating less waste has always been part of Tidy Towns,” says Ruth Ring, a volunteer with Cobh Tidy Towns in Co Cork, which has been running since the 1970s.