Overview
- Britain's team, 'The North Will Rise Again', won the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup, a litter-picking competition held in Tokyo, Japan, by collecting 57.27 kilograms (126.26 lbs) of rubbish.
- The competition involved 21 teams from around the world, who were tasked with collecting and sorting waste in designated areas of Tokyo.
- The event was created to raise awareness of environmental issues, particularly plastic pollution in the oceans.
- Points were awarded based on the volume and type of rubbish collected, with smaller items like cigarette butts scoring highly.
- The second SpoGomi World Cup is already scheduled to take place in Tokyo in 2025.