Spring is approaching and attracts people back out into the fresh air to soak up the sun and recharge their batteries. Do you also go jogging regularly? Then why not combine physical cleansing with cleansing your environment - plogging instead of just jogging!
Spring is approaching and attracts people back out into the fresh air to soak up the sun and recharge their batteries. Do you also go jogging regularly? Then why not combine physical cleansing with cleansing your environment - plogging instead of just jogging!
Already logged today? You haven't? Then it's time. It is now well known that running is healthy. Enthusiastic joggers have now found a way to do something for the environment with their hobby. The new trend from Scandinavia combines jogging with "plocka", which means "picking".
What is plogging anyway?
Here, everything that does not belong in the environment is picked up on foot. In plogging, groups of environmentally conscious runners, equipped with gloves and rubbish bags, swarm out and clean parks, forests and urban surroundings of rubbish along their running routes. The rubbish is then disposed of in the appropriate waste containers and recycled.
Is that even sport?! Of course it is!
Running through the forest with a rubbish bag takes some getting used to at first, but it has many advantages. The activity is physically demanding and less one-sided than pure jogging. It also raises awareness of the condition of recreational areas and green spaces. Instead of just whizzing by, plogging makes you notice where action is needed. Especially in groups, the dashing litter pickers are not only effective, but also very fast - and they attract attention.
Plogging encourages participation
Especially in places where plogging is still a new phenomenon, some people stop, wonder - and possibly join in. Because where groups set a good example, imitators are quickly found. A win-win situation. Plogging is therefore becoming increasingly popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as a combination of sport, environmental commitment and social activity.
Using social media - for the environment
The movement owes this above all to the fact that there is even a special app for it: with "Lifesum", ploggers can share their successes in before-and-after views. This not only trains new muscle groups, but also makes people aware of how much action is needed here. For many ploggers, it is then only a small step from waste disposal to waste prevention.
Sweden is leading the way here too. Several hundred plogging events have already taken place across the country, and enthusiastic imitators can be found all over the world. Plogging is not only taking place in Europe, but also in Costa Rica, Thailand and African countries.
NIKIN thinks plogging is cool
Although at NIKIN we are primarily concerned with sustainable materials in the fashion industry and fighting global deforestation, it is important to think sustainably in other areas of life as well. We want to motivate people to rethink their lifestyle and possibly make it more sustainable. Plogging is a recent phenomenon from Sweden where joggers pick up litter during their runs. It's a sporting activity that benefits people and the environment. And when will you join in?
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