A non-profit organization in Japan, often revered for its high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, has elevated litter-picking into a serious sport by hosting the inaugural “SpoGomi World Cup” to collect trash in the backstreets of Tokyo.
Participants from 21 countries gathered to compete for the title by picking up the most trash in 90 minutes(Petra Williams, Participant from Australia)
“It’s a great opportunity to come to Japan to learn about the culture but also in a wider spectrum, it’s really important for us to all have responsibility to look after our planet.” (Mitsuyuki Unno, Executive Director, The Nippon Foundation)
“The first important thing is to make people who are not yet aware of the marine waste problem realize the situation of litter in the ocean. The second purpose of this event is to actually provide opportunities for people who become aware of the issue and want to take some actions.”
England took home the 2023 title. The next SpoGomi World Cup is expected in 2025.
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