{"id":3306,"date":"2021-01-22T14:21:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T14:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/5-ways-students-can-support-planet-patrol\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:16:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:16:07","slug":"5-ways-students-can-support-planet-patrol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/university-students\/5-ways-students-can-support-planet-patrol\/","title":{"rendered":"5 ways students can support Planet Patrol"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of our charities of the year is Planet Patrol and over the past few months we\u2019ve talked about who they are and what they do. But what can you do to help raise awareness and support the work they do?<\/p>\n

Well, besides from making your pledge and choosing to support Planet Patrol in the #HostEnvironmentalPledge, if you feel passionate about protecting the environment, below are some great ways you can get involved with, and support Planet Patrol.<\/p>\n

1. Track any litter you find<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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To become closer to solving the litter pollution problem, we must first understand it. That\u2019s why by downloading the Planet Patrol app you can log any litter you find in your local area and upload to the \u2018Litter Map<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n

The data logged helps Planet Patrol uncover insights into the trends and patterns of litter to inform evidence-based solutions to stop the problem at the source.<\/p>\n

2. Join a clean-up<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Planet Patrol clean ups combine a variety of fun activities with an opportunity to help keep your local community clean and contribute towards the litter tracking research. There really is something for everyone, from paddle-boarding to parkour, and yoga to beach cleans. The activities are completely free to join; if you\u2019ve got great enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference while enjoying a great day out as well, then this is for you!<\/p>\n

Learn more about the clean-ups and how to get involved here<\/a>. Note that due to coronavirus, some activities may be temporarily postponed.<\/p>\n

3. Become a Planet Patrol Community Guardian <\/strong><\/h3>\n

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If you feel passionate about the work that Planet Patrol does, you can take your involvement one step further and become a Planet Patrol Community Guardian.<\/p>\n

Community Guardians are the voice of Planet Patrol in local communities. Planet Patrol will support you to organise and lead local litter picks, engage your community, share their messages, and encourage local businesses and governments.<\/p>\n

Applications for the next group of Guardians will open soon. If you\u2019re interested in the programme, you can find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Take the #5piecechallenge <\/strong><\/h3>\n

To those who say, \u2018I\u2019m just one person, I can\u2019t stop big polluters or get governments to change\u2019. WRONG! You can, and you can inspire and encourage more people to help too by taking the #5piecechallange. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

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  1. Get outside and pick up 5 pieces of litter.<\/li>\n
  2. Download the Planet Patrol free litter tracking app and record the brands to help us identify the biggest polluters.<\/li>\n
  3. Nominate 5 people on your Instagram Stories to do the same<\/li>\n
  4. Share a screenshot of your app upload to show that you\u2019ve uploaded 5 pieces of litter and recorded your evidence.<\/li>\n
  5. Tag Planet Patrol on social media with\u00a0@onplanetpatrol and use the hashtag #5piecechallenge to raise awareness and so they can share your hard work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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