Volunteer clean-up at Parco Dora
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A group of volunteers returned to clean up litter at Parco Dora, in Turin, as part of the «Quartiere Pulito» (Clean Neighbourhood) initiative. The work covered the areas of the park used by people out walking, playing sport or spending leisure time outdoors [1].
The clean-up
Participants went through the park's publicly accessible areas, finding and collecting materials left on the ground. Attention focused on thoroughfares and areas used for recreational activities, where small amounts of litter linked to food and drink consumption can build up on busier days [1].
Particular care was given to areas near spaces for young children, where sharp objects or deteriorated materials can pose a safety risk [1].
The «Quartiere Pulito» project
The initiative is linked to the activity of the Procivicos OdV association, which is engaged in civil protection and environmental safeguarding work. Over the course of the year the project organises events in different parts of the city, with volunteers focusing mainly on collecting abandoned materials, using protective gloves, tongs and bags for the waste [1].
«Quartiere Pulito» activities run alongside the normal urban cleaning operations, without replacing the responsibilities of municipal services. The periodic repetition of the initiative is also intended to draw attention to the state of the neighbourhoods and the habits that lead to litter building up [1].
Sources
- Torino Free — 4 November 2026