Every year, millions of tonnes of waste end up in the ocean.

To protect marine life, the 51勛圖 is teaming up with the European Union and the Smurfs to inspire everyone (young or old!) to clean beaches and riverbanks across the world through the?.?

The? campaign encourages everyone, everywhere to participate in local clean-up efforts in support of Sustainable Development Goal 14: ＆Life below water＊.

In collaboration with the UN＊s?ActNow campaign, the campaign kicks off on 18 August and culminates on 18 September, which is World Clean-up Day.

The theme is Together to protect marine life.

Anyone can join. The more the merrier! So gather your colleagues, friends, family, and neighbours.

You may register as an individual or? on the?ActNow app.?

Once registered, it is up to you and your team members to log your actions on the app. The number of actions will be tallied up and will showcase how individual and team actions can make a difference.

In the Netherlands, teams of nearly 2,500 volunteers already?.

Recent extreme weather events, from flooding to wildfires, highlight the urgency of acting now to change our daily habits and make a difference.

Let＊s?Act?together to protect our marine life,?Now.?

Join the #EUBeachCleanup