People are Picking up Trash for a New Internet Challenge: Say Hello to #TrashTag
The #TrashTag challenge is the best challenge social media has ever created.
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Byron Román of Phoenix, AZ, ignited the new trend by calling out bored teenagers in a Facebook post.
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"Here is a new #challenge for all you bored teens," Román posted on Facebook. "Take a photo of an area that needs some cleaning or maintenance, then take a photo after you have done something about it, and post it."
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"Due to teens lately making the news about Tide pods, Bird Box, and now the Momo challenge. Maybe I could inspire a few to do something positive," Román told CBS News.
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Román's post has been shared by more than 300,000 people, and it's more than just "bored teens" taking part in the challenge.
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People of all ages from all over the world are collecting trash from outdoor spaces in their area and posting before-and-after pictures on Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and Facebook.
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#trashtag has been an awesome time world wide flash moment.
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From 44bags in Asheville North Carolina, 500 volunteers picking up 8000 lb in South mountain regional Park Arizona, and Hungry cleaning rivers.
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For the record, we don't actually think teens are all that bored, considering they are leading the Youth Climate Movement which is gaining in momentum by the day.
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However, this is a great example of how the Internet can be leveraged to motivate people to make a positive impact in real life, youth and adults alike.
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This has been one of the best hashtag challenges ever. pic.twitter.com/QON5Ahdkzo
