Spogomi, a competitive litter-picking sport from Japan, has made its way to the UK. Originating in 2008, this sport encourages teams to clean up public spaces in a competitive format. Participants, like Sarah Parry, have successfully represented Britain, surpassing Japan's litter collection in the 2023 World Cup. Teams have 45 minutes to gather litter followed by 20 minutes for sorting, earning points based on litter type and recycling category. Despite being physically demanding, participants engage in this sport for its competitive nature and community impact.
Litter-picking is gamified in the UK through Spogomi, a Japanese-inspired sport that encourages public cleanup via competition and teamwork.
Being part of the reigning world champion team, the British team collected 61lbs more rubbish than the Japanese in a 2023 competition.
Teams collect litter for 45 minutes then have 20 minutes to sort it, earning points for the type and recycling category of the garbage collected.
Spogomi is not just about picking litter; it demands physical strength and coordination, making it a strenuous yet rewarding activity.
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