Spring is approaching and is luring people out into the fresh air again 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 is luring people out into the fresh air again 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? Not yet? 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?
Everything that doesn't belong in the environment is picked up, or rather collected, at a fast pace. During plogging, groups of environmentally conscious runners, equipped with gloves and garbage bags, swarm out along their running routes to clear parks, forests and urban areas of garbage. This 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 bin liner takes some getting used to at first, but has many advantages. The activity is physically demanding and less one-sided than simply jogging. It also raises awareness of the condition of local recreational areas and green spaces. Instead of just rushing past, plogging makes you aware of where action is needed. The scurrying litter pickers are not only effective, especially in groups, 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 quick to follow. So it's a win-win. 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 raises awareness of how much action is needed here. For many ploggers, it is then only a small step from waste disposal to waste avoidance.
Sweden is leading the way here too. Several hundred plogging events have already taken place throughout the country, and enthusiastic imitators can be found all over the world. Plogging is not only practiced in Europe, but also in Costa Rica, Thailand and African countries.
NIKIN thinks plogging is cool
Although we at NIKIN are primarily concerned with sustainable materials in the fashion industry and fighting against global deforestation, it is important to think sustainably in other areas of life too. We want to motivate people to rethink their lifestyle and possibly make it more sustainable. Plogging is a recent phenomenon from Sweden in which joggers collect litter during their runs. A sporting activity that benefits both people and the environment. And when will you be there?
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