British and South Korean volunteers unite to clean up student hotspots in Leeds
Students from across the world united to clean-up Leeds
Students from Leeds, Manchester, and South Korea, united to collect over two dozen bags of rubbish from Hyde Park last weekend.
Members of ASEZ, an international volunteer group carried out the clean up as part of their ‘Green Carbon Movement’, which aims to transform the local environment into a cleaner, more welcoming space.
They were joined by South Korean university students who were actively participating in international exchange and volunteer activities during their summer vacation.
A total of 30 volunteers and local residents collected 25 bags of waste from Hyde Park and the surrounding university areas.
Items found included cigarette butts, food packaging, and discarded household goods.
A spokesperson from ASEZ said: “Picking up litter on the streets is more than just a local service; it is a practical step toward ensuring a sustainable future for our entire planet.”
This was the group’s first clean-up in Leeds after organising similar events in London, Liverpool, and Manchester.
Nilesh Chohan, Green Party Councillor for Headingley and Hyde Park has praised the students for inspiring others to “make the world a better place”.
Cllr Chohan said: “Thank you ASEZ. It can be a big step to come out and volunteer.
“I think without a doubt you are going to make an amazing difference to our local communities, not just now but also in the future.”