Great British Beach Clean

The Great British Beach Clean is a week-long citizen science event, where hundreds of beach cleans take place up and down the UK.

What is the Great British Beach Clean?

With the help of its' supporters, the Marine Conservation Society are working to clean up beaches all around the UK and Northern Ireland. Every year in September, they run their flagship Great British Beach Clean event to encourage people to get involved.

Litter data collected on beach cleans drives conservation work, helps to campaign for change, and feeds into the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC).

Data has been used to make a positive impact on our oceans - including the introduction of the plastic bag charge, banning microplastics in personal care products, better wet-wipe labelling, and supporting a tax on single-use plastic items.

But there is still so much to do to stop the litter plaguing our beaches.

How to get involved

This year's Great British Beach Clean is taking place between Friday 20th - Sunday 29th September 2024.

Credit: Andrew Brown

It's easy to get involved. Simply find a beach clean near you or organise your own. The website has lots of guides and resources available to help you get set up.

Beach cleans are fun for all the family (including dogs!), and the data collected helps to campaign for positive change for the ocean.

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You can find litter picking kit in the Muddy Faces shop.