Welcome to the GLT Website

Welcome to the GLT Website

Incorrect disposal of chewing gum is a significant issue for many local authorities. It is an important and emotive issue for local residents as carelessly discarded gum can be costly to remove.

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Changing behaviours

Changing behaviours

If we are going to win the battle against gum litter, we need to focus on education – particularly in schools. By helping students understand that gum littering is wrong and has a consequence, we can significantly reduce gum litter.

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2015 - 2018 campaign

2015 - 2018 campaign

We invite Local Authorities to participate in the campaign. With the support of the GLT, Local Authorities launch and run their campaigns locally in return for paid-for advertising in their area.

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About the Campaign

Campaign Materials

LATEST NEWS

16 May 2019

Minister Launches 2019 Gum Litter Taskforce Agreement

Speaking at the official launch of the 2019 campaign, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton said; “I am...

02 April 2018

Minister Announces Renewed GLT Agreement

Welcoming the renewal of the agreement, Minister Naughten said: “The agreement to renew this initiative for the three-year period to 2020...

12 May 2017

Minister launches 2017 Gum Litter Campaign

Speaking at the official launch of the 2017 campaign, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment...

Who We Work With

FACTS + FIGURES

92%

of people now recognise that dropped gum is litter

71%

of people correctly identify the core message of the campaign

contact us

+353 (0)1 605 1511

GLT Executive, Ibec, Confederation House 84-86 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin

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