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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.
A grabber tool company is putting practical help directly into volunteers' hands just days before International Coastal Cleanup Day. More than 300 reaching tools are heading to four environmental groups working to clear beaches and waterways across the U.S.
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.
Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will tackle litter from neighborhoods to beaches in a 10-day cleanup connecting inland communities to the ocean. SOLVE's annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup returns September 18-27, marking 40 years of protecting waterways.
Millions of volunteers worldwide are gearing up for the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19th, and Lee County, Florida is joining the fight against ocean litter. For 37 years, this community has shown up to protect its beaches and marine life.
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.
Dorchester County is recruiting volunteers for two free Ashley River cleanup events on September 19, part of South Carolina's largest single-day waterway cleanup. No kayak or water experience required.
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.
Two friends in Florence host biannual beach cleanups, collecting 20 pounds of microplastics each time to protect local wildlife while honoring their late friend's environmental legacy. The events bring volunteers together on National Coastal Cleanup Day to keep harmful plastics out of the ocean food chain.
Boca Save our Beaches is hosting the International Coastal Cleanup on September 19th, bringing volunteers together to clean South Beach Park and track trash data that helps prevent future pollution. The event waives parking fees and provides all cleanup supplies for this global movement happening in over 100 countries.
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 21-year-old college student in India spent months cleaning a polluted river by himself, dodging snakes and risking infections. His solo mission just earned him a job offer from the CEO of Ocean Cleanup, one of the world's leading environmental organizations.
After cleaning India's garbage-choked Ajnar River, young activist Bittu Tabahi caught the attention of The Ocean Cleanup CEO Boyan Slat, who offered him a job. Now the 21-year-old is planning his next river rescue mission.
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.
LA County Beaches & Harbors is teaming up with Heal the Bay to rally volunteers for a family-friendly beach cleanup at Dockweiler Beach this September. This coastal cleanup day offers a simple way for families to protect ocean wildlife and create a cleaner shoreline together.
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.
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