Two tonnes of litter removed by Offaly volunteers

Almost two tonnes of litter were removed by volunteers from Offaly recently.

As part of the Big Beach Clean, nationwide, 7,700 incredible volunteers joined forces all across Ireland an overall 46 tonnes of litter and to take part in a worldwide citizen science project.

In Offaly, 317 volunteers removed an estimated 1,900 kg of litter. Clean-ups happened in various locations.

Among them, Tullamore Tidy Towns hosted a clean-up as part of the Big Beach Clean 2023 initiative and the event recorded a great turnout. Tullamore Canoe Club volunteers also joined the group.

Supported by Cully and Sully, the Big Beach Clean is part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) organised by the Ocean Conservancy, and it entails an annual call-to-action for individuals, families, and communities to join forces to carry out a clean-up at the end of the bathing season and join a worldwide citizen science project.

This year's Big Beach Clean was also part of Clean Coasts 20th anniversary celebrations, and the charity programme was delighted to see volunteers from all walks of life, including community groups, Tidy Towns associations, students, families, local businesses, and environmental enthusiasts, unite with a shared commitment to tackle marine litter.