Menu Policy and Research Get access to all the latest research A poor-quality local environment has far-reaching negative impacts. It stifles economic growth and tourism, affects well-being, prevents people from using green space and is even associated with higher rates of crime and anti-social behaviour. Everything we do as part of Caru Cymru will be closely monitored and evaluated so we can learn and share what works. We have a dedicated team of experts who continually research and monitor issues such as litter and dog fouling. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team on leq@keepwalestidy.cymru if you have any questions. Areas of research Street cleanliness surveys A snapshot of litter and other issues across Wales. Learn more Behaviour change How we're helping people to make the right choices for our environment. Learn more Issues To make a difference, you need to understand the issues. Learn more Reducing plastic pollution Plastic, especially single-use items, are a big threat to our environment. Learn more Check out all our policy, research and solution papers Filter by: All resources Plastic Pollution Litter Impacts Litter Data Litter and the Law Behaviour Change Dealing with Sticky Issues How Clean are our Streets 16-17 How Clean are our Streets 17-18 Messages to Tackle Littering Tackling Smoking Litter Tackling Litter on our Roads Deposit Return Scheme for Drinks Containers Litter Management in Wales Marine Litter in Wales Research Summary Biodegradable and Compostable Materials Are There Links Between Poor LEQ and crime? LEQ Action Paper A Holistic Approach to LEQ Marine Litter – Academic Research Review Circular Economy – Circular Oceans Tackling Land-based Sources of Marine Litter Litter from the Air Tackling Dog Fouling Enforcement of Litter and Dog Fouling Education for Sustainable Development Air Quality in Wales LEAMS Methodology How Clean are our Streets 18-19 Local Environmental Quality Deposit Return Scheme paper 2018-19 Street Cleanliness survey Take action in your community Read more Access Business support Read more Want more information? Complete the form below to talk to one of our team *Required fields Your details* First name: Surname: Email address: I’m based in Blaenau Gwent Bridgend Caerphilly Cardiff Carmarthenshire Ceredigion Conwy Denbighshire Flintshire Gwynedd Isle of Anglesey Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire Neath Port Talbot Newport Pembrokeshire Powys Rhondda Cynon Taf Swansea Torfaen Vale of Glamorgan Wrexham I am interested in: Volunteering Litter picking kit Media enquiries Fundraising Eco-Schools Green Flag for Parks Green Key Blue Flag Local Places for Nature Policy and research Sponsorship Insurance Online shop Other Additional info Telephone Number: Organisation / community group: Your enquiry* Type your message: I am happy to be contacted What we do with your info Send Keep Wales Tidy is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee Company Registration Number: 4011164 Charity Registration Number: 1082058 VAT Registration Number: 850 3958 13 Terms and Conditions Help and resources Privacy Policy Complaints Procedure Accessibility Our Welsh Language Commitment