Gum Litter Down by 80%: Here’s How

The Chewing Gum Task Force (CGTF), led by Keep Britain Tidy and funded by major gum producers, is proving that cleaner streets are possible — and councils across the UK are seeing real results.

The Big Picture: 3 Years of Progress

Since launching in 2021, the CGTF has:

• Awarded £4.88 million in grants to councils
• Helped clean over 3.4 million m² of pavements
• Achieved up to 80% reduction in gum littering
• Supported over 120 UK councils

This is a national success story — but there’s more work to be done.

2024 Snapshot – Year Three Highlights

• £1.58 million awarded across 54 councils
• 500,000m² of pavement cleaned (that’s 400 Olympic pools!)
• Up to 68% drop in gum littering recorded within 2 months
• 100% of councils saw community benefits and increased awareness

Councils who used their grant for new equipment reported long-lasting results — a smart move given the long-term cost of manual removal.

Why Councils Trust Eco Removal Systems

We’ve worked with dozens of councils over the past three years of CGTF funding. Our fully self-contained, eco-friendly gum removal machines require no external power or water, making them safe, effective, and easy to deploy in any location.

Whether you’re planning for future funding rounds or looking to invest independently, we’re here to help you make the best decision.

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Want to see what the machine can do before you commit?

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Source: Keep Britain Tidy – Chewing Gum Task Force: Year Three Annual Report (2025)