An eco warrior teenager is devoting her time to litter picking.

Ellie Middleton, 18 from Childrey near Wantage has been spending her time litter picking and fundraising for climate charity Raleigh International Trust.

In early March, Ellie will be joining a seven week Raleigh expedition in Costa Rica, along with other young people from around the world.

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She has launched a Just Giving page to raise £1,500 for Raleigh International Trust. The charity supports young people and helps to tackle climate change through its conservation work.

Herald Series: Ellie Middleton is litter-picking locally for one hour per day for Raleigh International Trust.
25/01/2022
Picture by Ed Nix

The ex-King Alfred's pupil is currently on her gap year, volunteers at her local scouts group and strives to protect the younger generations from the climate crisis.

Ellie said: "As a young person I am very concerned about the environment and climate change. If I have children I want hem to grow up in a world that is worth living in. Litter picking comes from that and making sure the world around us isn't overrun with litter."

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