Great British Beach Clean starts this Friday!
The Great British Beach Clean takes place from September 20-29, 2024. This event is crucial for removing litter from the UK’s beaches. Volunteers not only clean beaches but also gather data on the types of trash, helping inform policies to reduce ocean waste. While plastic bag litter has decreased by 80% since a charge was introduced, drink-related litter has increased by 14%. Most beach litter is plastic, and significant sewage-related items have also been recorded, stressing the importance of initiatives like this for marine conservation.
