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Volunteers in Charleston are tackling litter this Saturday as part of a nationwide push to collect 25 billion pieces of trash by July 4. The two-hour event protects local waterways and wildlife while celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Volunteers at a South Carolina beach cleanup removed over 10,000 pieces of trash in two hours and rescued one of the world's most endangered sea turtles. The young Kemp's ridley turtle had been hooked by fishing line but was freed and released safely.
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.
Hundreds of volunteers across North Central Florida joined forces for a massive community cleanup, collecting everything from 800 cigarette butts to truck bumpers. The effort spanned three counties and brought neighbors together to beautify their home.
When an eight-year-old and their siblings found their family's riverbank covered in trash, they rolled up their sleeves and collected five bags of rubbish in one afternoon. Their cleanup highlights both a growing problem and the power of young people taking action.
More than 50 beaches and waterways across Costa Rica will welcome volunteers this Saturday for the country's sixth National Ocean Cleanup. The effort combines environmental action with a celebration of 30 years protecting coastal ecosystems.
The Ocean Cleanup just had its biggest year yet, removing over 25 million kilograms of plastic from the world's waters in 2025. The Dutch nonprofit is now shifting strategy to stop pollution at its source before it ever reaches the ocean.
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 South Korean shipping company has extended its partnership with The Ocean Cleanup through 2030, building on efforts that have already removed 50,000 tons of plastic from the world's waters. Their camera-equipped ships are mapping ocean trash to make cleanup faster and smarter.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its high-tech river cleanup program to Manila, targeting plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Philippines contributes 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic to the ocean annually.
Community volunteers are gearing up to restore Winton Lake this Saturday, tackling litter that washes in from surrounding areas. Great Parks is providing lunch to everyone who shows up to help.
The Ocean Cleanup has pulled more than 45 million kilograms of plastic from oceans and rivers, the largest haul by any single project worldwide. The milestone proves cleanup technology works at scale, though it also shows just how much plastic still flows into our waters every day.
Racing sailors are becoming citizen scientists, using AI cameras to map plastic pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The Ocean Cleanup is equipping Pacific Cup competitors with smart technology to detect debris and target future cleanup missions.
Over 2,000 volunteers just made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest multi-location river cleanup, pulling more than 100,000 pounds of trash from Milwaukee's waterways. The 31st annual Milwaukee Riverkeeper cleanup proves that when communities come together, extraordinary things happen.
Keith Campbell has collected thousands of bags of rubbish and painted bridges in his Scottish town, earning him Citizen of the Year. Now he's pushing for government-funded litter crews and school education programs to solve the problem at its roots.
After July 4th celebrations, Long Beach is hosting a community beach cleanup to restore six miles of coastline. The drop-in event welcomes volunteers to show civic pride while protecting ocean wildlife.
Delaware's 39th annual Coastal Cleanup needs volunteers to help keep beaches and waterways pristine this September. For nearly four decades, thousands have pitched in to protect the First State's coastline. #
Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district just got a lot cleaner. New on-the-spot fines are tackling litter at one of the world's busiest intersections.
Volunteers across New Jersey will gather at more than 80 beaches on April 11 to remove trash and protect marine life during the annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps. The event has mobilized hundreds of thousands of people since the 1980s, turning spring cleanup into a powerful act of community care for the coastline.
Over 290 volunteers have cleaned up nearly three tons of trash from Wilson's waterways since 2023, and the city's calling for more helpers this April. Registration is now open for the spring cleanup event that's made a visible difference across seven local sites.
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