“When messages and themes related to future environmental behaviors are positively framed, people see benefits about the environment but also their own health.” Individuals were first asked to consider both personal barriers to volunteering to help clean up the environment and possible positive outcomes with participating. “Picking up litter can have immediate physical health benefits because you’re walking, bending, reaching and using fine motor control. People who reported being less physically active saw feelings of belonging and pride as positive effects of litter cleanup. Emphasizing how environmental cleanup efforts can also be a mean workout may encourage people to participate, according to a new study.