Beach clean
Join the Great British Beach Clean 2022
Don't live near the sea? You can still join the Great British Beach Clean this September as the Marine Conservation Society launches its Source to Sea Litter Quest.
Britain's growing litter problem: why is it so bad and how to take action
From the verges of rural roads to mountain tops, litter is a big problem in the countryside. Here we investigate Britain's growing litter problem and the solutions to help keep our green spaces clean.
Great British Beach Clean highlights need for Deposit Return Scheme
The results from the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean 2019 highlight the need for an all-inclusive Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to be implemented as a priority.
Podcast: A Somerset beach ramble to tackle the menace of litter
The BBC Countryfile Magazine team headed to Clevedon in Somerset to clean the beaches of litter. Have a listen and find how to join our Litter Heroes campaign in episode 10, season 2 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Litter Heroes Campaign: what is it and how to get involved
BBC Countryfile Magazine is joining forces with The Outdoor Guide, Keep Britain Tidy, the RSPCA and many others to launch the Litter Heroes Campaign. Find out how you can get involved in our litter guide.
Beach cleaning events to join
Help keep the coast tidy by taking part in a beach clean – here is a selection of beach cleaning events taking place this year.
Surge in UK beach litter - levels rise by 10% in a year
Beach litter levels in 2017 were found to be 10% higher than the previous year, with single-use plastic the most commonly found item, according to the UK's largest annual beach clean up.