We all enjoy a clean beach, but unfortunately, that's not always the case. And while municipalities clean our beaches during the swimming season, it's precisely outside of that time that our beaches need us most!

 
Beach pollution represents a direct threat to marine biodiversity and the quality of life of coastal communities.

Marine animals such as turtles, birds, and fish often mistake trash for food, which can lead to the ingestion of toxic materials or suffocation.

Here are some of the items we found most often:

🔎 184 cigarette butts

🔎 164 cotton swabs

Each of us has a responsibility to keep the beaches clean, and often this gesture begins in our own homes!

Preserving the environment starts with not polluting it.

“It was the first time I participated in a beach cleanup initiative and it will undoubtedly be an experience to be repeated. It was impressive to see the amount and diversity of trash that, unfortunately, ends up on our beaches. Even more surprising was seeing everything we managed to collect in just two hours. I highly recommend that you join the next cleanup! It's within everyone's reach to make a difference.” - Joana, Mind Source Consultant