The Big Beach Clean 2024 is back, and Clean Coasts is calling on volunteers to register for the campaign, running from September 20th to 22nd. This year’s initiative is proudly supported by Kia Ireland. In 2023, over 400 groups with 7,700 Clean Coasts volunteers removed 46 tonnes of litter across the country. Let’s continue pushing for positive change in 2024.
Participants will receive all necessary materials to conduct a successful beach clean and a marine litter survey, using Marine Litter Data Cards or the Clean Swell App. As part of the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, efforts in Ireland will contribute to global data and influence environmental policies worldwide.
By participating and submitting data on the types and quantities of litter collected, volunteers will help amplify Ireland’s voice globally. Past data has informed national campaigns like “Bin the Butt” and “Break Up With Plastic.” Globally, this data has driven significant policy changes, including bans on plastic items like bags and straws and laws prohibiting smoking on beaches.
Bronagh Moore, An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Manager, stated, “Registrations for the Big Beach Clean 2024 are now open. Every piece of litter removed and reported contributes to cleaner beaches and impactful campaigns for healthier oceans. Your participation amplifies Ireland’s voice in the global effort to protect our oceans, demonstrating how local actions lead to significant global impacts. Join us in making a difference!”
Cathal Kealey, Head of Marketing & PR at Kia Ireland, added, “We are on a journey towards Carbon Neutrality, using recycled materials in vehicle production, including ocean waste. By 2030, 20% of our vehicle plastics will come from recycled materials. Kia Ireland is delighted to sponsor the Big Beach Clean 2024. Our support ensures cleanup kits are distributed to all volunteers. We urge as many people as possible to register for their local beach clean this September.”
For more information and to register, visit www.cleancoasts.org.
