Plogging: Trash, Trails, and Community | Calgary News

In Hampton, New Brunswick, John and Phyllis Holmes turned their daily walks into a global movement—plogging—by collecting over 9,000 bags of trash since 2005. What began as a personal mission to clean their neighborhood has inspired communities worldwide, blending jogging with litter pickup for health, connection, and environmental impact. Their efforts even prompted town improvements like more trash bins, proving small actions spark big change. Research shows plogging boosts mental and physical wellness while fostering intergenerational unity and community pride. It’s a reminder that even tiny steps can ripple outward—turning sidewalks into shared spaces where everyone feels responsible for keeping them clean. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a055667ac0f87d62