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Rooted in Norwood Junction, a multicultural area in South Croydon, Norwood JunkAction (NJA) was initiated by artist Norman Mine.

Norwood JunkAction is an environmental community project that aims to build alternative and educative ways of approaching the issue of litter by transforming it into art. Supported by the local community, it began as an eco-community project aimed at showcasing the efforts and motivations of community members involved in litter picking. NJA promotes litter-picking as a way to foster neighbourhood

connections, care for the environment, and engage in meditative action to enhance well-being. The project not only addresses litter issues in communal spaces but also celebrates individuals who volunteer their time for community service. A unique aspect of NJA is transforming collected litter into public sculptures, which reflect the experiences of volunteers and inspire others to engage creatively with social and environmental issues, fostering neighbourhood pride. Since its inception, NJA has evolved into a platform for volunteers, creatives, and community members to share ideas, opinions, and ambitions. The project explores the potential of litter to express contemporary social and environmental themes, encouraging discussions around art, creativity, community, waste, recycling, and environmental care. NJA invites everyone to think creatively in their daily lives, using creativity as a tool to overcome struggles.

09/06/2026

If you see this post, please share it! There's no such thing as too many people willing to support the community, one bin bag at a time.

Thanks to everyone that came along.

If you want to find out more about our great team, activities and our mission,

08/06/2026

Following concerns raised by residents, volunteers, community groups, and everyone who helped share and highlight the issue, the Grosvenor car park has now been cleared.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to comment, report, share information, contact local representatives, and support the conversation. Change happens when people come together and make their voices heard.

The video shows the scale of the challenge we were facing just a short time ago.

The space is now litter-free, and we hope it stays that way.

The real question is: how do we keep it that way?

Any suggestions? 👀

Thank you for being part of the journey 💙🧡

02/06/2026

🌿 Volunteers’ Week 🌿

This week we want to thank everyone who has been part of the Norwood JunKAction journey.

Whether you joined us once, come every week, shared an idea, offered support, helped create structure, made a donation, or simply spread the word, you have helped make Norwood JunKAction what it is today: a community-led organisation built on care, action, and connection.

Every bag collected, every conversation shared, every suggestion made, and every hour given has helped build a stronger community.

To all our volunteers, partners, supporters, and neighbours: thank you. We couldn’t do it without you 💙🧡

28/05/2026

📍 Grosvenor Gardens Community Workshop + Action Day
🗓 Sunday 31 May
🕚 11am – 3pm
🍴 Lunch and refreshments provided
link in bio 🫶

Together with Stanley Arts, we’re inviting local residents to join us for a community discussion, mapping session, creative activities, and outdoor action focused on Grosvenor Gardens and the surrounding area.

Led by our passionate local resident Henry 🙌

For years, volunteers and residents have tried to care for this area, but the challenges continue. We believe long-term change can only happen through stronger community connections, shared responsibility, and ongoing local involvement.

If you care about the future of South Norwood and want to be part of the conversation, we’d love to see you there 💙🧡

19/05/2026

Something exciting is coming to the Grosvenor Garden car park 🌿

Norwood JunKAction is joining forces with Stanley Arts for the Grosvenor Garden Aktion, a community-led project transforming the space through creativity, environmental action, and collective care.

Led by our volunteer Henry, expect conversations, making, outdoor interventions, planting, and a reimagining of how neglected public spaces can become places for connection, imagination, and community ownership.

Part of the wider Arcadia programme exploring climate, nature, and community engagement.

More information + booking via the link in our bio 💙🧡

13/05/2026

Congratulations to .postooh on becoming a councillor!! Everyone at is so proud of you, and we are so happy to see you thriving 💚 you have been working hard with us for so long, and we hope you continue to work hard for our community in the future 💚💙

07/05/2026

Hard work pays off 💪🏻 7 bags collected last Sunday.
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Norwood Junction
London
SE25

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https://norwoodjunkaction.co.uk/

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