A regional environmental advocacy and diversified services group has kicked off a new community-wide environmental action campaign dubbed “Let’s Move Together,” opening with an initial clean-up pilot in the La Feuille district of Monchy that quickly revealed the depth of local waste management challenges. What was initially planned as a small-scale roadside litter removal by the Green Movement’s six-person team expanded far beyond organizers’ original projections after crews uncovered massive piles of illegally dumped household goods and miscellaneous debris piled up near the main entrance to Monchy, starting from the area adjacent to the main road bus stop.
The unanticipated volume of accumulated waste transformed what was meant to be a one-off quick clean-up into a catalyst for broader conversation about systemic gaps in local waste stewardship and shared community accountability. From the Green Movement’s perspective, the pilot project proved that maintaining clean, healthy public spaces requires far more than just periodic removal of existing waste. The organization, which also operates commercial divisions for trucking, construction and related logistics services, notes that professional waste collection already makes up a substantial portion of its daily business—but even consistent collection services cannot resolve every challenge facing local neighborhoods.
Instead, the group argues that long-term improvement depends on three core pillars: consistent, responsible disposal habits among all residents, ongoing public education about waste management, and active participation from across the community. The “Let’s Move Together” initiative was designed specifically to create space for local residents, neighborhood associations and volunteer groups to collaborate, map priority areas that have been neglected by regular waste services, and take tangible direct action to improve their shared surroundings. The Green Movement’s ultimate goal is to foster a broader culture of community responsibility, helping individual residents recognize their unique role in keeping public spaces clean and usable for everyone.
“Cleaner communities require all of us,” the organization emphasized, noting that meaningful progress depends on contributions from every segment of society: individual residents, local businesses, community organizations and grassroots volunteer groups alike. There are multiple accessible ways for residents to support the campaign, from signing up to volunteer for upcoming clean-up events and correctly disposing of unwanted household items to keeping small personal surrounding areas clean and modeling responsible waste habits for neighbors.
Education is a core non-clean-up component of the programme, with the organization intentionally framing outreach around open, non-judgmental conversations about proper waste disposal rather than blaming individuals for existing problems. While targeted clean-up events can resolve the backlog of accumulated waste that has already built up in neglected areas, the Green Movement stresses that sustained improvement will only come from ongoing public participation and consistent responsible disposal practices.
Organizers are currently scoping locations for the next round of the initiative, and are actively calling on local residents and community groups to submit suggestions for high-need areas that would benefit from a community clean-up. Beyond volunteering time, members of the public can also support the programme by donating cleaning supplies and other critical resources, or forming formal partnerships with the Green Movement to bring the “Let’s Move Together” model to additional neighboring communities. The organization also stressed that participation does not require joining a large organized group: individual volunteers can make a meaningful impact just by contributing time and encouraging responsible behavior among their own social circles.
Framing the La Feuille pilot as just the first step of a long-term campaign, the Green Movement is continuing to solicit public input for future event locations. Any community members interested in joining the initiative, suggesting a location, or partnering on the effort can reach the organization via phone at 758-518-2477 or by email at thegreenmovementslu@gmail.com.