Am I wasting my time.....????

[Daisychain]

I run each morning and on my travels I see lots of plastic ring things, they're used to hold 4 pack of cans together, well someone told me that birds get caught in them and can die, so Ive started picking them up and when I get home I cut them into pieces. Is the bird story true or am I wasting my time. It bugs me that people cant be bothered to just use a bin, its not rocket science......

[The Woodman]

It's true unfortunately. I've seen two ducks caught up the things and I would say keep on cutting them up. I do.

[Daisychain]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

It's true unfortunately. I've seen two ducks caught up the things and I would say keep on cutting them up. I do.

Will do, thanks. Last week I collected 6 & picked up another 3 today, think I may get a reputation as being the mad rubbish collecting lady.....!!

[Bumblebeebob]

It's just good old human laziness & lack of respect or thought for anything or anyone else. I applaud your efforts & every little helps as they say!

[ron1863]

It's not just those plastic things that hold cans together. Hedgehogs can get their heads stuck in discarded paper cups

[Hedge Witch]

Well done Daisychain I think you should be proud of what you are doing

[stigofthedump]

Well done you!
I once saw a swan with one wrapped around its neck.
I’ve been cutting them up for years now. After a little nagging so does my mother, my brothers, my children and as many friends as I can reach.


Vince

[Jim Ford]

I've seen a wild mallard with one stuck round its neck.

Jim

[Biomotors]

Maybe if you sent a photo of this to the brewery, your local off-license, your local paper, etc. you might convince them to stop producing / selling them??? Headline "Crazy rubbish collecting lady wants your six-pack" etc.

[Daisychain]

Imagine If I start collecting cups as well, will have to give up the running & just take a big black sack for a walk.....