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Forty years ago, a simple beach cleanup idea launched a global movement that has mobilized 19 million volunteers across 155 countries. Congress just honored the International Coastal Cleanup's stunning achievement of removing over 400 million pounds of trash from our oceans and waterways.
A waste management company in Chennai has figured out how to make beach cleanups more effective by bringing local scrap dealers directly to the shore. The result? 20 to 30% less waste goes to landfills, and communities get paid for their cleanup efforts.
A new app uses drone footage and AI to pinpoint exactly where plastic litter hides on Irish beaches, turning volunteer cleanup into an efficient treasure hunt. Over 2,000 people across nine countries are already using the free technology to tackle coastal pollution.