07/28/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2025 06:42
The #EUBeachCleanup Campaign is a campaign organised by the European Union in partnership with the United Nations, and with the friendly collaboration of the Smurfs.
It is key to raise awareness about marine pollution, and how our habits impact our ocean: it is estimated that up to 37 million tonnes of plastic waste will reach the ocean annually by 2040, greatly endangering marine life.
The campaign consists of clean-up events organised by institutions (EU Delegations and Representations, Europe Direct Centres, United Nations Regional Offices, etc.), NGOs, and citizens.
In 2024, 367 events were organised in 53 countries, involving 12 270 volunteers. Let's make it even bigger this year!
Don't forget to use the hashtag #EUBeachCleanup and to tag our social media accounts (X: @EU_Mare, FB: @eumaritimefish, Instagram: @ourocean_eu).
For more information, check out our website .
Ready? Set! Go!