Green Britain Foundation leads the way with first beach clean in Weston-Super-Mare

The initiative builds on the success of recent litter picks in Coney Beach in Wales where volunteers alongside the GBF removed over 1.1 tonnes of waste, disposable barbecues and dog mess in five early morning beach cleans.

These cleans followed firework displays on the beach and removed debris left by onlookers. So far this year, our dedicated volunteers have removed 2.25 tonnes of rubbish from the beach.

Weston-Super-Mare has been chosen as the location for the latest clean-up due to high levels of waste left behind over the busy summer months, particularly near food outlets and beach stalls. Volunteers will focus on removing disposable packaging, BBQ equipment and other debris, helping restore a much-loved local beach for residents, visitors and wildlife alike.

The clean-up forms part of GBF’s Fish Net Zero marine conservation programme, which tackles ghost fishing gear and debris left in UK waters and on beaches. It will bring together partners from Forest Green Rovers FC and colleagues from across GBF, turning a volunteering day into direct action for our beaches and oceans.

Dale Vince OBE said: “Protecting our oceans start with the small actions but they can make a big difference. This beach clean in Weston-Super-Mare shows how we can all play a part in environmental protection and sustainability. It’s inspiring to see our partners and colleagues come together - not just to clear waste, but to restore pride, protect wildlife, and prove that collective action works.”

The beach clean will take place at 11am on Wednesday, September 17. The meeting point is Tropicana, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1BE.