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METHODS: Thirty six subjects performed the litter collection in stoop, semi-squat, full squat and lunge postures respectively. Postures were analyzed using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). Physiological aspects of plogging, as well as a comparison of physical activity assessment during jogging and plogging, were investigated using a Polar M430 optical heart rate monitor. Statistical analysis were performed using SPSS version 23. RESULTS: Mean\u00b1SD of full squat (5.13\u00b10.59) and lunge (6.64\u00b11.15) posture was found to have lesser risk score in comparison with the other two postures such as stoop (10.31\u00b10.88) and semi-squat (8.11\u00b11.40). Analysis from the Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc test showed that there is no significant interaction between the postures (p\u200a&lt;\u200a0.05). Paired Sample t-test showed that the energy expenditure for plogging and jogging are found to be similar (p\u200a&gt;\u200a0.05), but the fat percentages of calories burned is more in plogging (p\u200a&lt;\u200a0.05). Howerver plogging can be considered as a strenous activity as the % Cardiovascular strain of the activity had a mean value of (99.261%). 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