*New* "Pliking"

What is Pliking?

Picking up litter + hiking, biking or triking = Pliking!

Pliking is inspired by the Swedish fitness trend Plogging, which combines jogging with picking up litter. 

The word comes from the Swedish plocka upp (to pick up) and jogga (to jog). 

Pliking puts a local twist on that same idea — combining hiking, biking or triking fitness, and environmental stewardship. 

It’s a fun, active way to care for the environment while staying healthy.

Why Pliking Matters:

• Litter is creating a huge, negative impact on our planet. Toxic chemicals can leak out of the debris and into our air, soil, and water. Trash gets caught on wildlife, affecting their growth. Household pets are also at risk.

• Litter clean-up costs the U.S. more than 11.5 billion each year!

• Trash blowing out of truck beds and tipped roll out bins cause a large percent of litter in our neighborhoods.

• Litter decreases property values, diminishes community appearance and promotes even more litter.

• Litter on our highways causes 25,000 traffic accidents in the United States each year, some of them fatal.

• City Parks and Rec Depts. often have limited resources and rely on volunteer efforts to help keep parks, trails and streets clean.

• Some people in our communities feel disconnected and alone. Pliking with a group creates strong social connections.

• Pliking increases flexibility, balance and general fitness, as well as helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What do you need to Plike - Not much!

• A Bag - preferabbly reuasable

• Grabbers

• Gloves

For more information about joining other “Plikers” on a regular basis, 

organizing a “Pliking” community service event with your organization, 

becoming a park “Pliking” patron for your neighborhood park or simply doing some solo pliking 

get more information by contacting cyclekettering@gmail.com