Beach Clean-Ups

On October 20, 2024, Ftelia Beach on the west side of Mykonos became the focus of an impactful environmental initiative. From 16:00 to 17:00, a small yet dedicated team of three volunteers took action to clean up this picturesque location, collecting a total of 6 kg of plastic litter and 19 kg of other waste along a 230-meter stretch of…

As part of the #20TonnesChallenge, the 2nd REMEDIES Anti-Litter Campaign launched in September 2024, organizing five impactful beach clean-ups across Greece. This initiative, led by REMEDIES partners All For Blue, Marine Conservation Greece, and Impact Hub Athens, aims to remove 20 tonnes of plastic litter from the Mediterranean Sea. The campaign not only focuses on cleaning the environment but also…

On August 14, 2024, another milestone was reached in the fight for environmental preservation with a highly successful clean-up at the Selho River in Guimarães, Portugal. The event, organized as part of the ongoing #CleanUP4Guimarães initiative, was supported by the REMEDIES program in collaboration with the Municipality of Guimarães and the Landscape Laboratory. This event was notable not just for…

On July 29, 2024, an inspiring clean-up event took place along the Selho River in Guimarães, Portugal. As part of the #CleanUP4Guimarães project, supported by the REMEDIES program, the clean-up was a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Guimarães and the Landscape Laboratory. This initiative once again showcased the power of community action in addressing environmental challenges. The event saw…

On July 3, 2024, a dedicated team of volunteers gathered at 3ème Courtade Beach in Porquerolles, France, for a significant beach clean-up operation. Organized by the NGO Explore & Preserve in collaboration with the REMEDIES partner Smilo, this event aimed to address the ongoing issue of beach litter and promote environmental sustainability. The clean-up took place from 10:00 AM to…

On July 5, 2024, a dedicated team organized a beach clean-up at Ftelia Beach - East Side in Mykonos, Greece. From 14:30 to 16:00, volunteers covered a 130-meter stretch of the beach, with an average width of 20 meters. Despite the short duration, the 4 participants managed to collect 2 kg of plastic litter and 7.3 kg of other waste,…

On July 25, 2024, Esplora Interactive Science Centre and Zibel coordinated their second successful clean-up as part of the Island Guardians project, a winner of REMEDIES Open Call 1. This event took place at South Quay Cirkewwa and Paradise Bay, focusing on the seabed and shore, particularly the rocky outcrop areas. The clean-up saw the enthusiastic participation of 47 dedicated…

On July 6, 2024, a dedicated team of volunteers gathered at Bugibba Bay in Malta for a remarkable beach clean-up event. Organized Esplora and Zibel, this initiative aimed to tackle the growing problem of marine litter and promote environmental conservation. The activity was organised in view of the Awarded Project of the Open Call 1 of the REMEDIES program Island…

On June 23, the dedicated volunteers from the Akti Retzika team organized a beach clean-up at Potamos Epanomis. The event, held in the morning from 9:30 to 11:30, saw the enthusiastic participation of 16 volunteers. Together, they managed to collect 56 kg of plastic litter and 4.5 kg of other waste, which was responsibly disposed of. This clean-up effort is…

On June 8, 2024, the Parents and Guardians Association of the 4th Primary School of Patras - Roufeio organized a successful beach cleanup at Tam Toom Beach with 40 volunteers. This event is part of ongoing efforts to tackle marine pollution and promote environmental conservation, supported by the REMEDIES program and Impact Hub Athens. The team managed to collect 1,35…