When it comes to dedication, Joshua Sparber (E.D. for Orange, CA 92865) fits the bill. When it comes to finding creative ways to make his community a cleaner, better place, Joshua always finds ways to make it happen. Yet even this imaginative and inspired Director needs some occasional help. Enter the Gopher, Joshua’s favorite tool of the trade.
So, what’s a Gopher? In his own words, Joshua stated that a Gopher is “a magnificent tool” that is “made of aluminum I believe, therefore cheap and sturdy, [and it] hasn’t let me down yet.” Still curious? Maybe this picture will clear things up.
Joshua Sparber's Tool of the Cleanup Trade: The Gopher
Joshua’s Gopher is his trusty cleanup companion that he takes literally everywhere he goes. He uses this handy pick-up tool to clean various areas around his town. In fact, on Nov. 25, Joshua used his Gopher to clean up four different areas around his community. In the process, he collected over 50 pieces of litter and recyclable material.
“If I see any area that is littered, I instantly go and clean it,” Joshua stated on the Activity Report he mailed to us. “I use a handheld pick-up tool [and] I spot clean around the town.”
The CWM team would like to thank Joshua (and his Gopher!) for his dedication to the environment, and extend our gratitude to the hundreds of other Environmental Directors around the world who care so deeply about the health of our planet. It doesn’t matter what tool you use as long as you’re taking action to make your community a cleaner, better place. And remember that EVERY effort makes a difference! Whether you pick up 1,000 pieces of litter or one candy wrapper, we can make a difference if we all work together. You have the power to change the world; you just have to try.
Posted By: Gordon Alford, CWM Director
