At just Five years old Alfie from Apley Wood Primary Academy has become a local eco warrior after capturing hearts across Telford with his passion for protecting the environment!
On Earth Day, Alfie’s story is a brilliant reminder that you are never too young to make a difference.
After spotting litter, rubbish hanging in trees and too much waste left behind during a walk on The Wrekin with his mum, Chrissy, Alfie knew he wanted to do something about it.
Speaking on both BBC News Shropshire and ITV’s This Morning, Alfie shared a simple but powerful message to “Please stop dropping litter.”
He described seeing “lots of tree stumps and lots of litter” and bags thrown into trees. Rather than walking past it, Alfie and his mum filled their own bags with rubbish they collected. Armed with his litter picker and plenty of determination, Alfie has become a young champion for the local area.
After Chrissy shared his story online, people across the local community were quick to cheer Alfie on. Many praised his kindness and determination, with some even joking that he should become Mayor of Wellington.
Cathie Paine, Chief Executive Officer of REAch2 Academy Trust, said:
“Alfie should be incredibly proud of himself. He has shown such care for his local community and such determination to make a difference.
It is wonderful to see someone so young speaking up for the environment and inspiring others to do the same. Alfie’s story reminds us all that even the smallest actions can have a big impact.”
From cleaning up the Wrekin to inspiring people across the community, Alfie has shown that small voices can make a very big difference.
Ellen Smith, Headteacher at Apley Wood Primary Academy, added:
“We are incredibly proud of what Alfie is doing in spreading his message about litter picking.
He has shared this with other children in school, who have celebrated his achievements, and he is inspiring others to be more environmentally aware and respect our school and local environment.
His enthusiasm is infectious. He is a real eco-warrior and a superstar!”
We know the Wrekin and Telford are in very safe hands with Alfie around!
