Wigan Council have signed up to support this years Unblocktober campaign. The campaign helps to raise awareness of how we can improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses and seas over the course of October.
Lead by Lanes for Drains, Unblocktober was first launched in 2019 and sae more then 4500 Britons across the country pledge to change their kitchen and bathroom habits at home and work. This rose to more than 66,000 in 2022, and we are hoping to get even more of you involved this year.
Why support Unblocktober?
We all know that as a society, we haven’t always treated our environment in the kindest way. There are many examples of this, including increasing carbon emissions, water pollution etc.
Without knowing, we have been putting dangerous liquids and items into our drainage systems and sewers that lead to untold damage to the environment around us, as well as increasing the risk of flooding.
As a results, we need to act decisively, and quickly to try and change our bad habits, and the impact it is having on our environment. That is where Unblocktober comes in.
You have the power to take the health of our sewers and seas in your own hands, sharing responsibility of protecting our environment and reducing pollution and flooding.
All we ask if that you, your family and your friends commit to stop pouring or flushing the following items down the drains or toilet, for the whole month of October.
- Nappies
- Food - even crumbs!
- Cooking sauces
- Wet wipes
- Bandages and plasters
- Butter/Margarine/Lard
- Cotton buds
- Contact lenses
- Cooking oil
Take part in Unblocktober
By taking part in Unblocktober, you will be making a big difference, without having to make a big effort!
The Councils Flood Risk Team will also be promoting the campaign throughout the Wigan Borough Schools.
Why not download the Unblocktober calendar and share your progress with us by emailing Network Management.
Useful Resources
We have provided a list of useful resources with information and trivia on how change our habits and save our sewers and seas for:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools
All Ages