I mostly commute along the same route and got tired of seeing the same trash in the same places. So now I've in a while I bring a trash bag and a rubber glove* and clear my route of trash.
I highly recommend it: Your journey will look better. You get to pat yourself on the back for doing a good thing for nature.
And it is good HIIT: When I spot trash, I quickly stop, run to get the trash, and jump back on the bike to get going again as fast as I can. **
Probably also a good test of your ability to quckly repeatedly unclip/clip in your clipless shoes if you use those. 😉
*If there is any risk of used needles where you pick up, get a stick grabber instead.
** Be careful with repeated stopping if you drive on a road and in a place that considers bicyclists prey.
by Sagaincolours