World Beach Cleanup Day takes place annually on the third weekend of September each year. The date was created by the North American non-governmental organization The Ocean Conservancy in 1986. The goal is to raise awareness about the problems of pollution in seas, rivers and oceans. It is common to see a variety of garbage floating in the water and scattered across the sand, which leads to the death of animals and prevents humans from using and consuming water, a desolate picture that, unfortunately, is part of the reality of many cities and countries.
To change this scenario and raise awareness about the preservation of the environment and water resources, this day is celebrated every September 20th, with large-scale efforts to clean up rivers, lakes, beaches and oceans. The event is promoted simultaneously by several international organizations. In Brazil, Route have been carrying out this awareness-raising action.
Waste in the oceans
These clean-up actions are also important in identifying the most dangerous waste found in the sea, and thus it is possible for organizations to seek solutions so that it ends up having this destination. By participating in these actions, volunteers become more aware of their consumption choices and the impact they can have on the environment and sustainable development.
“Every year, more than 8 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans. It’s as if a garbage truck full of plastic is dumped into the sea every minute. Around 90% of all the trash floating in the oceans is plastic, and by 2050, 99% of seabirds will have ingested the material.”, points out the UN
Want to do your part?
Simply choose one of the organizations to become a volunteer:
At Route we are looking for a solution to reduce the impact of garbage on beaches in Brazil and around the world.
He carries out itinerant work along the Brazilian coast, aboard a motorhome, and works with volunteers to clean the beaches.
Beach Cleaning Project – Aqualung Institute
10,000 volunteers come together every year to clean the beaches in various parts of the city. Associated with the UN, UNEP and Clean Up World, it carries out four major actions during the year.
It is a Volunteer Center that seeks to inspire and attract new volunteers to participate in programs developed with partner institutions.
It is a movement that inspires people to do their part for the good of Rio de Janeiro, for tourists and, above all, for the people of Rio themselves. By launching the project, Veja Rio highlights good practices and initiatives of those who are already doing their part to make changes happen, increasing the chorus and multiplying attitudes, initiatives and ideas.
