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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.

08/10/2026

We’re finally very happy to share this beautiful video from our latest project, MOSAKTION.

A huge thank you to Holmesdale Community Garden, mosaic artist Corin Ashleigh Brown, Stanley Arts and all the wonderful volunteers who took part in the litter-picking sessions, creative workshops and making of the permanent mosaic artwork.

Special thanks to for filming and creating this video.

MOSAKTION brought people together through environmental action, creativity and collective making. The completed mosaic is now permanently installed at Holmesdale Community Garden, so please visit the garden and experience it in person.

If you have any questions about the project or would like to get involved with Norwood JunKAction, please get in touch.

MOSAKTION was supported by the Croydon Loves You Fund.

EnvironmentalArt

04/10/2026

It’s litter pick day!

Join Norwood JunKAction this morning and give just one hour to help make a difference in South Norwood.

We’ll be out from 11am–12pm, meeting at Stanley Arts Centre.

No equipment? No problem, everything you need is supplied. Just turn up and get involved.

Whether it’s your first time or you’re one of our regulars, everyone is welcome.

One hour.
Cleaner streets.
Stronger community.

📍 Stanley Arts Centre
⏰ 11am–12pm
🧤 Equipment supplied

💰If you can’t make it then maybe you would like to DONATE - link is in our Bio above.

Volunteer Croydon CleanerStreets

03/10/2026

750+ BAGS A YEAR

That’s what happens when a community keeps showing up.

Every Sunday, Norwood JunKAction volunteers get out into South Norwood to tackle litter, fly-tipping and neglected spaces.

But every bag collected represents something bigger.

It’s neighbours meeting neighbours.
It’s people giving their time.
It’s taking pride in the streets we share.
It’s showing what can happen when a community works together.

15–20 bags collected each week.
750+ bags a year.
One community making a visible difference.

Want to be part of it? Join us.
Every Sunday 11am .uk

28/09/2026

This week was a great session. There was a lot of litter picked before we'd even made it to the park. 😃🙌

We were also praised by passers-by who clearly appreciated the work. 👍🤝

Someone has to do it.🚮

If you're interested in taking part in one of our sessions, or want to find out more about what we do, stay in the loop by following us on instagram or check out our website:👇
www.norwoodjunkaction.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you👋

Thanks again to the team.👍

21/09/2026

14/09/2026

Well done to the team. We did some great work on Sunday, clearing away a lot of waste.🙌🤝🚮

Norwood Junction is a popular train station and the premises need to regularly maintained so it was a good location to tend to.👍🤝

If you wish to find out more about our organisation be sure to check out and see our website at:
www.norwoodjunkaction.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you at our next session.

Address

Norwood Junction
London
SE25

Website

https://norwoodjunkaction.co.uk/

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