Owen Derbyshire
@owenderbyshire.bsky.social
Chief Exec @keepwalestidy.cymru
Trio gwella pethau.
Trio gwella pethau.
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
Our #policy team have surveyed an area >1.1 million meters squared during our GLÂN surveys 🗺️
This is the equivalent of almost surveying the full area of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, and we haven’t reached halfway yet! 🤯
How much #litter do you think we have counted now? 👀
This is the equivalent of almost surveying the full area of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, and we haven’t reached halfway yet! 🤯
How much #litter do you think we have counted now? 👀
July 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
We are 12 weeks into an 8 month pilot of the new GLÂN (Geospatial Litter ANalysis) methodology 📝
📍>1800 sites surveyed
🚮>70,000 pieces of #litter counted
Alongside our #data collection, our team have been lucky to enjoy some fabulous Welsh scenery as we are no longer surveying just streets! (1/2)
📍>1800 sites surveyed
🚮>70,000 pieces of #litter counted
Alongside our #data collection, our team have been lucky to enjoy some fabulous Welsh scenery as we are no longer surveying just streets! (1/2)
June 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
🌍 Launched today on the @senedd.wales steps!
We’re proud to back the Littering, Fly-Tipping and Waste Reduction Manifesto Proposals 💚♻️ calling for bold action for a cleaner, greener Wales!
📄 Head over to bit.ly/4kXCIb1 and read it for yourself. #CaruCymru
We’re proud to back the Littering, Fly-Tipping and Waste Reduction Manifesto Proposals 💚♻️ calling for bold action for a cleaner, greener Wales!
📄 Head over to bit.ly/4kXCIb1 and read it for yourself. #CaruCymru
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
🌍 Launched today on the @senedd.wales steps!
We’re proud to back the Littering, Fly-Tipping and Waste Reduction Manifesto Proposals 💚♻️ calling for bold action for a cleaner, greener Wales!
📄 Head over to bit.ly/4kXCIb1 and read it for yourself. #CaruCymru
We’re proud to back the Littering, Fly-Tipping and Waste Reduction Manifesto Proposals 💚♻️ calling for bold action for a cleaner, greener Wales!
📄 Head over to bit.ly/4kXCIb1 and read it for yourself. #CaruCymru
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
O ddydd Sul (1 Mehefin), bydd fêps untro yn cael eu gwahardd ar draws y DU.
Rydym wedi bod yn galw am waharddiad ers i fêps untro ymddangos ar y farchnad am y tro cyntaf.
Rydym wedi bod yn galw am waharddiad ers i fêps untro ymddangos ar y farchnad am y tro cyntaf.
May 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
O ddydd Sul (1 Mehefin), bydd fêps untro yn cael eu gwahardd ar draws y DU.
Rydym wedi bod yn galw am waharddiad ers i fêps untro ymddangos ar y farchnad am y tro cyntaf.
Rydym wedi bod yn galw am waharddiad ers i fêps untro ymddangos ar y farchnad am y tro cyntaf.
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
From Sunday (1 June), single use vapes will be banned across the whole of the UK.
We’ve been calling for a ban since single use vapes first emerged on the market.
We’ve been calling for a ban since single use vapes first emerged on the market.
May 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
From Sunday (1 June), single use vapes will be banned across the whole of the UK.
We’ve been calling for a ban since single use vapes first emerged on the market.
We’ve been calling for a ban since single use vapes first emerged on the market.
Mae'n ddiwrnod Gwobrau Arfordir Cymru 2025, ac rwy’n falch iawn o rannu bod 49 o draethau ar draws Cymru wedi cael cydnabyddiaeth yn Ngwobrau Arfordir Cymru eleni:
🏖️ 21 Baner Las
🏖️ 15 Gwobr Glan Môr
🏖️ 13 Gwobr Arfordir
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
🏖️ 21 Baner Las
🏖️ 15 Gwobr Glan Môr
🏖️ 13 Gwobr Arfordir
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Cyhoeddi enillwyr Gwobrau Arfordir Cymru 2025! - Keep Wales Tidy
keepwalestidy.cymru
May 15, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Mae'n ddiwrnod Gwobrau Arfordir Cymru 2025, ac rwy’n falch iawn o rannu bod 49 o draethau ar draws Cymru wedi cael cydnabyddiaeth yn Ngwobrau Arfordir Cymru eleni:
🏖️ 21 Baner Las
🏖️ 15 Gwobr Glan Môr
🏖️ 13 Gwobr Arfordir
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
🏖️ 21 Baner Las
🏖️ 15 Gwobr Glan Môr
🏖️ 13 Gwobr Arfordir
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/cyho...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
It's Wales Coast Awards day, and I’m so delighted to share that 49 beaches and marinas across Wales have received official recognition in this year’s awards.
🏖️ 21 Blue Flags
🏖️ 15 Seaside Awards
🏖️ 13 Green Coast Awards
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
🏖️ 21 Blue Flags
🏖️ 15 Seaside Awards
🏖️ 13 Green Coast Awards
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It's Wales Coast Awards day, and I’m so delighted to share that 49 beaches and marinas across Wales have received official recognition in this year’s awards.
🏖️ 21 Blue Flags
🏖️ 15 Seaside Awards
🏖️ 13 Green Coast Awards
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
🏖️ 21 Blue Flags
🏖️ 15 Seaside Awards
🏖️ 13 Green Coast Awards
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/wales-c...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Last week, I delivered the keynote speech at the Best for Wales DRS Conference, sharing thoughts on how we can design a DRS that drives a more circular economy in Wales.
You can see a copy of the speech I gave here -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/designing-...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
You can see a copy of the speech I gave here -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/designing-...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Designing a 'Best for Wales' DRS
Notes from my Keynote Speech
owenderbyshire.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Last week, I delivered the keynote speech at the Best for Wales DRS Conference, sharing thoughts on how we can design a DRS that drives a more circular economy in Wales.
You can see a copy of the speech I gave here -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/designing-...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
You can see a copy of the speech I gave here -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/designing-...
@huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
🌍 This morning our CEO, @owenderbyshire.bsky.social, joined @senedd.wales as keynote speaker at their DRS event in North Wales with a clear message that DRS is the perfect opportunity to turn ambition into action in the drive to achieve our circular economy goals.
#CircularEconomy #DRS
#CircularEconomy #DRS
March 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🌍 This morning our CEO, @owenderbyshire.bsky.social, joined @senedd.wales as keynote speaker at their DRS event in North Wales with a clear message that DRS is the perfect opportunity to turn ambition into action in the drive to achieve our circular economy goals.
#CircularEconomy #DRS
#CircularEconomy #DRS
I’ve recently taken on the role of Chair of Welsh Water’s Independent Challenge Group ICG
Given the challenges facing the sector, I wanted to explain why I’ve taken on this role, the context we’re operating in, and my priorities for the next five years:
🔗 businessnewswales.com/earning-back...
Given the challenges facing the sector, I wanted to explain why I’ve taken on this role, the context we’re operating in, and my priorities for the next five years:
🔗 businessnewswales.com/earning-back...
Earning Back Trust: Becoming Chair of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Independent Challenge Group
GUEST COLUMN: Owen DerbyshireChairDŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Independent Challenge Group I’ve recently taken up the role of Chair of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s
bou5truab.cc.rs6.net
February 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I’ve recently taken on the role of Chair of Welsh Water’s Independent Challenge Group ICG
Given the challenges facing the sector, I wanted to explain why I’ve taken on this role, the context we’re operating in, and my priorities for the next five years:
🔗 businessnewswales.com/earning-back...
Given the challenges facing the sector, I wanted to explain why I’ve taken on this role, the context we’re operating in, and my priorities for the next five years:
🔗 businessnewswales.com/earning-back...
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams
The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams
The truth is paralysing. But after JD Vance met the far-right leader Alice Weidel in Germany, it is time to be clear about what we are seeing, writes Zoe Williams
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The new world order is exactly what it looks like. Are we too frozen with fear to name it? | Zoe Williams
This time last week, I was in Westminster for the launch of the #GreatBritishSpringClean with our fantastic partners Keep Britain Tidy & Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Honoured to celebrate the incredible work of 25,000 #LitterChamps in Wales – the heart of everything we do at @keepwalestidy.cymru
Honoured to celebrate the incredible work of 25,000 #LitterChamps in Wales – the heart of everything we do at @keepwalestidy.cymru
February 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This time last week, I was in Westminster for the launch of the #GreatBritishSpringClean with our fantastic partners Keep Britain Tidy & Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Honoured to celebrate the incredible work of 25,000 #LitterChamps in Wales – the heart of everything we do at @keepwalestidy.cymru
Honoured to celebrate the incredible work of 25,000 #LitterChamps in Wales – the heart of everything we do at @keepwalestidy.cymru
🌍 Rydyn ni’n falch iawn o lansio Her Hinsawdd Cymru 2025 - menter a sefydlwyd yn 2021 gan @prifweinidog.gov.wales, a ddarperir mewn partneriaeth â Gwobr Earthshot a Llywodraeth Cymru.
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Rydym yn llawn cyffro i lansio #HerHinsawddCymru 2025 – her arloesi ar gyfer ysgolion ledled #Cymru 🌍
Wedi ei ysbrydoli gan @earthshotprize.bsky.social mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru.
🔗 bit.ly/3EjGtHB
#ecosgolioncymru
Wedi ei ysbrydoli gan @earthshotprize.bsky.social mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru.
🔗 bit.ly/3EjGtHB
#ecosgolioncymru
February 6, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🌍 Rydyn ni’n falch iawn o lansio Her Hinsawdd Cymru 2025 - menter a sefydlwyd yn 2021 gan @prifweinidog.gov.wales, a ddarperir mewn partneriaeth â Gwobr Earthshot a Llywodraeth Cymru.
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We're thrilled to be leading the delivery of Climate Challenge Cymru – an initiative founded by @elunedmorgan.bsky.social in 2021, now run by @keepwalestidy.cymru in partnership with the Welsh Government and @earthshotprize.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
We’re excited to launch #ClimateChallengeCymru 2025 – an innovation challenge for schools across #Wales 🌍
Inspired by @earthshotprize.bsky.social in partnership with Welsh Government.
🔗 bit.ly/4hzt1xJ
#ecoschoolswales
Inspired by @earthshotprize.bsky.social in partnership with Welsh Government.
🔗 bit.ly/4hzt1xJ
#ecoschoolswales
February 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We're thrilled to be leading the delivery of Climate Challenge Cymru – an initiative founded by @elunedmorgan.bsky.social in 2021, now run by @keepwalestidy.cymru in partnership with the Welsh Government and @earthshotprize.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales @huwirrancadaviesms.bsky.social
Last week, Keep Wales Tidy lost a treasured colleague and friend.
Matt was an extraordinary man who had a profound impact on so many people. His loss will be felt for years to come, and we will all miss him enormously.
Rest in peace, Matt.
Matt was an extraordinary man who had a profound impact on so many people. His loss will be felt for years to come, and we will all miss him enormously.
Rest in peace, Matt.
It is with great sadness that we share news of the loss of colleague and friend, Matt Bunt, who left us unexpectedly last week.
Matt was the heart and soul of the @ecoschoolswales.keepwalestidy.cymru team at Keep Wales Tidy.
Matt was the heart and soul of the @ecoschoolswales.keepwalestidy.cymru team at Keep Wales Tidy.
January 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Last week, Keep Wales Tidy lost a treasured colleague and friend.
Matt was an extraordinary man who had a profound impact on so many people. His loss will be felt for years to come, and we will all miss him enormously.
Rest in peace, Matt.
Matt was an extraordinary man who had a profound impact on so many people. His loss will be felt for years to come, and we will all miss him enormously.
Rest in peace, Matt.
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
We're live on Bluesky! 🦋
Here we’ll be sharing how you can join us in making Wales a more beautiful place - posting updates on our work, environmental policies, current affairs and sharing photos from across our projects and programmes!
Give us a warm welcome by liking and sharing this post 💚
Here we’ll be sharing how you can join us in making Wales a more beautiful place - posting updates on our work, environmental policies, current affairs and sharing photos from across our projects and programmes!
Give us a warm welcome by liking and sharing this post 💚
January 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We're live on Bluesky! 🦋
Here we’ll be sharing how you can join us in making Wales a more beautiful place - posting updates on our work, environmental policies, current affairs and sharing photos from across our projects and programmes!
Give us a warm welcome by liking and sharing this post 💚
Here we’ll be sharing how you can join us in making Wales a more beautiful place - posting updates on our work, environmental policies, current affairs and sharing photos from across our projects and programmes!
Give us a warm welcome by liking and sharing this post 💚
🌍 Rubbish News 🌍
Thrilled to share that @keepwalestidy.cymru is supporting the Senedd’s newly launched CPG on Litter & Fly-Tipping as secretariat.
Here’s a link to short Senedd debate, led by @mickantoniw.bsky.social, which outlines the challenges we face -
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Thrilled to share that @keepwalestidy.cymru is supporting the Senedd’s newly launched CPG on Litter & Fly-Tipping as secretariat.
Here’s a link to short Senedd debate, led by @mickantoniw.bsky.social, which outlines the challenges we face -
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Y Cyfarfod Llawn
The Senedd is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.
www.senedd.tv
January 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🌍 Rubbish News 🌍
Thrilled to share that @keepwalestidy.cymru is supporting the Senedd’s newly launched CPG on Litter & Fly-Tipping as secretariat.
Here’s a link to short Senedd debate, led by @mickantoniw.bsky.social, which outlines the challenges we face -
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Thrilled to share that @keepwalestidy.cymru is supporting the Senedd’s newly launched CPG on Litter & Fly-Tipping as secretariat.
Here’s a link to short Senedd debate, led by @mickantoniw.bsky.social, which outlines the challenges we face -
www.senedd.tv/Meeting/Clip...
Recent figures from WCVA reveal that 38% of voluntary orgs fear they may have to make significant decisions - including potential closure - within 6 to 12 months.
In this article I explore the vital role that businesses could play in sustaining its impact -
businessnewswales.com/a-call-to-ac...
In this article I explore the vital role that businesses could play in sustaining its impact -
businessnewswales.com/a-call-to-ac...
A Call to Action for Wales’ Third Sector
GUEST COLUMN: Owen DerbyshireCEOKeep Wales Tidy Wales’ third sector is facing one of the most challenging periods in its history. Recent figures from WCVA
businessnewswales.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Recent figures from WCVA reveal that 38% of voluntary orgs fear they may have to make significant decisions - including potential closure - within 6 to 12 months.
In this article I explore the vital role that businesses could play in sustaining its impact -
businessnewswales.com/a-call-to-ac...
In this article I explore the vital role that businesses could play in sustaining its impact -
businessnewswales.com/a-call-to-ac...
Reposted by Owen Derbyshire
I interviewed the inspiring @kateraworth.bsky.social to discuss how we move towards a well-being economy model, that serves people & the planet.
Kate praises @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for their strategic plan.
businessnewswales.com/future-gener...
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
Kate praises @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for their strategic plan.
businessnewswales.com/future-gener...
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
Future Generations Commissioner’s New Podcast Series Goes Live
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Derek Walker, has launched a new podcast series aimed at exploring how a well-being economy could have
businessnewswales.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I interviewed the inspiring @kateraworth.bsky.social to discuss how we move towards a well-being economy model, that serves people & the planet.
Kate praises @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for their strategic plan.
businessnewswales.com/future-gener...
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
Kate praises @bannaubrycheiniog.bsky.social for their strategic plan.
businessnewswales.com/future-gener...
@futuregencymru.bsky.social
🎄 Looking for the perfect read to enjoy with a mince pie this Christmas? We've got you covered!
Today, we’re proud to publish Keep Wales Tidy’s Interim Impact Report for 2024/25.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru/impact-repor...
Today, we’re proud to publish Keep Wales Tidy’s Interim Impact Report for 2024/25.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru/impact-repor...
Impact Report – 2024 – 2025 - Keep Wales Tidy
Explore the Keep Wales Tidy Impact Report 2024-2025. Discover our achievements, initiatives, and progress in creating a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Wales.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru
December 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM
🎄 Looking for the perfect read to enjoy with a mince pie this Christmas? We've got you covered!
Today, we’re proud to publish Keep Wales Tidy’s Interim Impact Report for 2024/25.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru/impact-repor...
Today, we’re proud to publish Keep Wales Tidy’s Interim Impact Report for 2024/25.
impact.keepwalestidy.cymru/impact-repor...
What if improving your health wasn’t just about tablets and treatments, but about rediscovering the joy of connection?
Here's why I think social prescribing could be the key to tackling some of our most entrenched health challenges.
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/take-a-walk
Here's why I think social prescribing could be the key to tackling some of our most entrenched health challenges.
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/take-a-walk
Take a Walk
Why Social Prescribing Could Be Wales’ Secret Weapon for Better Health
owenderbyshire.substack.com
December 9, 2024 at 3:21 PM
What if improving your health wasn’t just about tablets and treatments, but about rediscovering the joy of connection?
Here's why I think social prescribing could be the key to tackling some of our most entrenched health challenges.
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/take-a-walk
Here's why I think social prescribing could be the key to tackling some of our most entrenched health challenges.
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/take-a-walk
The recent announcement by @prifweinidog.bsky.social of an investment summit in 2025 presents an opportunity for Wales to position itself as a leader in social finance.
Here's why we should do all we can to embrace new models of impact funding -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
Here's why we should do all we can to embrace new models of impact funding -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
December 2, 2024 at 5:06 PM
The recent announcement by @prifweinidog.bsky.social of an investment summit in 2025 presents an opportunity for Wales to position itself as a leader in social finance.
Here's why we should do all we can to embrace new models of impact funding -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
Here's why we should do all we can to embrace new models of impact funding -
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
I wrote something -
Building a Better Wales: Why Impact Investment Is the Key to Progress
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
Building a Better Wales: Why Impact Investment Is the Key to Progress
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
Building a Better Wales: Why Impact Investment Is the Key to Progress
The global impact investment market is estimated to be worth over $1 trillion. But is Wales ready to take advantage?
owenderbyshire.substack.com
December 2, 2024 at 12:43 PM
I wrote something -
Building a Better Wales: Why Impact Investment Is the Key to Progress
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
Building a Better Wales: Why Impact Investment Is the Key to Progress
owenderbyshire.substack.com/p/building-a...
A visitor levy is a positive step for Wales, ensuring visitors make a small contribution to local facilities and services.
Similar schemes worldwide show next to no impact on visitor numbers but big benefits for locals and their communities - a no brainer 🌍🏞
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Similar schemes worldwide show next to no impact on visitor numbers but big benefits for locals and their communities - a no brainer 🌍🏞
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Wales tourism tax announced as amount and start date confirmed
The fee will vary from 75p to £1.25 a night but the change will not take effect until at least 2027
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 12:08 PM
A visitor levy is a positive step for Wales, ensuring visitors make a small contribution to local facilities and services.
Similar schemes worldwide show next to no impact on visitor numbers but big benefits for locals and their communities - a no brainer 🌍🏞
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Similar schemes worldwide show next to no impact on visitor numbers but big benefits for locals and their communities - a no brainer 🌍🏞
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Keep Wales Tidy's statement on Welsh Government's departure from the UK's DRS -
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/keep-wa...
Datganiad Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus ar y newyddion fod Llywodraeth Cymru am adael Cynllun Dychwlyd Ernes y DU -
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/datg...
@keepwalestidy.bsky.social
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/keep-wa...
Datganiad Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus ar y newyddion fod Llywodraeth Cymru am adael Cynllun Dychwlyd Ernes y DU -
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/datg...
@keepwalestidy.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Keep Wales Tidy's statement on Welsh Government's departure from the UK's DRS -
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/keep-wa...
Datganiad Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus ar y newyddion fod Llywodraeth Cymru am adael Cynllun Dychwlyd Ernes y DU -
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/datg...
@keepwalestidy.bsky.social
keepwalestidy.cymru/blog/keep-wa...
Datganiad Cadwch Gymru'n Daclus ar y newyddion fod Llywodraeth Cymru am adael Cynllun Dychwlyd Ernes y DU -
keepwalestidy.cymru/cy/blog/datg...
@keepwalestidy.bsky.social