Impact

The Problem, a snapshot:

• At any given moment, Northern Ireland’s streets hold around 12 million pieces of litter, with eight items of litter for each step along its coastline.

• Northern Ireland ranks 12th globally in biodiversity loss, with the latest OEP report (October 2024) revealing a 50% decline in biodiversity since the 1970s.

• Environmental concerns are high, with 80% of households worried about the environment (ERC Business Futures 2022), even as energy and food costs add further strain.

• In 2021, Google searches for “Eco” or “Climate” anxiety rose by 565%, a trend that continued into 2023, with the BBC reporting 27 times more searches in the first 10 months compared to 2017.

• People are becoming more disconnected from nature, negatively affecting their health and wellbeing.

The Good News...