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Cleanups

Join or organize a cleanup near you!

Why cleanups are a good idea

Cleanups are a great way to take action for clean rivers. While cleaning up is not the solution to the plastic pollution crisis, it's a great way to spread awareness, get people involved, and join a global community of people working towards a better tomorrow. At the same time, all plastic that is removed from nature can no longer cause harm. So, joining a cleanup is always a good idea!

Join a Cleanup

Did you know the River Cleanup Community is organizing cleanups all over the world? In many cases the organizer provides cleanup material and guidance… so you only need to show up and get involved. Several times a year we have large global  events happening such as World Cleanup Day, the #10MinChallenge and monthly River Cleanup Days.

Check out the calendar below for upcoming events or take a look at the map to get a good view of actions around the world!

Organize a cleanup

You can also organize your own cleanup! It can be just you alone or you can involve friends, colleagues, local schools and/or community members… You set the time and locations and organize the event however you want. For more information, you can visit our 'How to organize a cleanup' page. We promise it's easier than you think!

To organize a cleanup right away, click the button!

Organize

Cleanup campaigns

We have different types of cleanups happening all over the world throughout the year.

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World Cleanup Day

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10min Challenge

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River Cleanup Days

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River Cleanup Response Unit

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