What a great way to make a positive impact on the environment, right when the planet really needs you! Getting involved in litter collection and coastline care contributes to several of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Turning Individual Actions into Collective Change

Litter doesn't just look bad — it breaks down into microplastics, enters our waterways, and harms the wildlife that depends on healthy coastlines and ecosystems. But here's the good news: every piece picked up is a piece that won't make that journey.

Through Clean Collective, we're building a culture of care for our local environment in three ways:

• Encouraging individual actions — small, everyday choices that add up to real change
• Organising regular community clean ups — bringing people together to take direct action on our beaches, streets, and green spaces
• Raising awareness — helping our community understand the impact of litter and the best ways to combat it, and inspiring others to take part

Whether you join us for one event or become a regular face at our clean ups, you're part of something bigger.

Want to get involved or learn more? Head to kaipatiki.org.nz/clean