Big Beach Clean
2026
26.08.26
THE annual Clean Coasts
Big Beach Clean is back once again to close out the
Irish bathing season for 2026.The programme is
encouraging beach enthusiasts and litter-pickers from
across the country to make a positive impact for our
coastline by taking part and registering their beach
clean-ups. Registrations close on 7th September 2026.
Taking place from 18th to 20th September the Big Beach
Clean is held annually to mark the end of the summer
bathing season, volunteers across the country are asked
to join the action to clean litter from their local
beaches, waterways and towns, all while contributing to
a global effort to combat marine litter. |
Turn the tide on marine
litter by signing up today to receive a free beach
clean-up kit and join the worldwide citizen science
project to tackle marine litter and protect our
coastline, waterways and ocean.
Last year, in 2025, over 500 groups registered to host a
clean-up nationwide, with almost 11,000 volunteers
ultimately removing over 60 tonnes of litter from our
marine environment. This year, we want to continue the
coastal care efforts and promote citizen science action
through filling out the Big Beach Clean Marine Litter
Data Cards.
As part of this national call-to-action, Clean Coasts
volunteers contribute to a global citizen science
initiative by carrying out marine litter surveys on
Irish beaches. These surveys help record the quantity
and types of litter found, raising awareness about
marine pollution and highlighting the scale of the
issue. Through filling in the provided Marine Litter
Data Cards or using the Clean Swell App, it couldn't be
easier to be a part of a global citizen science action
and record litter picking findings.
By participating in the Big Beach Clean and submitting
information relating to the volume and types of litter
found, participants will help make Ireland’s voice heard
on a global scale. The data collected by our volunteers
in previous years has informed national Clean Coasts
campaigns such as 'Bin the Butt' and 'Break Up with
Plastic'.
On a global level, this data, when shared with Ocean
Conservancy, has driven significant policy changes
worldwide, including the banning of certain plastic
items like bags and straws or the implementation of laws
to prohibit smoking on beaches.
For more information and to register, visit
www.cleancoasts.org |
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