FREE BEACH CLEANUP EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY
You are invited to volunteer at Hong Kong Cleanup’s 2024 Coastal Cleanup Challenge, supported by our awesome partners, Ocean Conservancy.
Get ready for an event that combines the power of community, science, and the love for our ocean!
Together, we'll tackle the pollution problem head-on, ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for all. So roll up your sleeves, grab your friends, family, and let's make waves!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
21st September: 10 am - 12 pm, Sheko Beach, HK Island - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
22nd September: 10 am - 1 pm, Sheko Beach, HK Island - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
13th October: 10 am - 12 pm, Sheko Beach, HK Island - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
27th October: 10 am - 12 pm, Silverstrand Beach - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
10th November: 10 am - 12 pm, Sheko Beach, HK Island - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
24th November: 10 am - 1 pm, Sok Kwu Wan, South Lamma - Medium and Adventurous options
08th December: 10 am - 12 pm, Silverstrand Beach, HK Island- Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
22nd December: 10 am - 12 pm, Shek O Beach - Easy, Medium and Adventurous options
WHO’S INVITED?
Individuals, not companies.
If you work for a company, and would like to engage our services for a managed cleanup for your staff, please email us for a quote: info@HKcleanup.org - or check out our website for more info: Managed Cleanups For Company's
VOLUNTEER ROLE:
Take action to protect Hong Kong’s environment by removing trash from our coastline & helping us collect vital data, used for science-based reporting.
We provide education, reusable gloves, trash bags, Clean Swell data app, tools, & first aid.
DOWNLOAD Clean Swell®:
Download Clean Swell® today in the App Store or Google Play. Download a simple How-To-Use Clean Swell® poster here or see our handy tips below.
Hong Kong Cleanup has been the official country leader of Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, since 2000.
Don’t forget to tag us! @HKcleanup @Oceanconservancy
#SeaTheChange #HKCleanup #OceanConservancy
The problem goes deeper than what you’re seeing on the beaches. Every year, 11 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean on top of the estimated 200 million metric tons that currently circulate through our marine environments. Hong Kong Cleanup and Ocean Conservancy have been at the forefront of the ocean plastics challenge for decades.
Trash in the ocean has serious consequences for all of us, but there is hope. With your help, we can make it beter, together.
#Seathechange
Powered by: Hong Kong Cleanup x Ocean Conservancy
PLEASE NOTE:
1. MUST RSVP HERE on Eventbright. Ticket sales for this free community event close 24 hours in advance, and kindly note that we do not check emails sent to info@HKcleanup.org, or DM's on social media 24/7.
2 . CANCELLATION: If you have registerred but cant make it, please notify us so someone can take your spot, since many of our events sell out.
3 . WEATHER: We only cancel if there is a government issued warning such as T3 and above, red rain warning, or severe thunder storm.
4. MEETUP DETAILS: PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MIN EARLY TO CHECK-IN - G oogle pins will be shared in the reminder email sent to all registered guests 48 hours before cleanup.
5. L EVELS OF DIFFICULTY:
💙E ASY: No walk to site, sandy beach, safe for all ages
💛MEDIUM: Short walk to beach, steps, part sandy/part rocky
💚ADVENTUROUS: Longer walk to beach, rocky shore, and heavier trash
***Please ensure to bring plenty of water(in your reusable bottle), snacks, and wear good hiking shoes.
💙It’s free! 💛All individuals are welcome! 💚HKC will provide cleanup materials!
DOs:
✅ Sign up + show up!
✅ Wear gloves(provided), mask and closed-toe shoes
✅ Wear long-sleeved light clothing, a hat and sun block to protect you from the sun
✅ Bring water in reusable, refillable bottles
✅Make sure children are supervised
✅ Work in small teams of max 4
✅ Download, collect + share your data on our FREE CleanSwell App
✅ Like, follow and tag @HKCleanup
✅ Have fun!!!
DO NOTs:
🚫 Pick up dead animals/fish
🚫 Pick up syringes, needles, glass, any sharp objects, or medical waste materials.
🚫 Clean in any flowing storm drain outlets
🚫 Pick up anything too heavy
🚫 Pick up natural items, like wood, shells, seaweed
All the plastics and other trash removed will be carefully weighed prior to being properly disposed of and, where possible, recycled. Whether using hand-scales to go bag-by-bag; using the mobile data app, Clean Swell®, to calculate the weight of collected items.
Email: info@HKcleanup.orgSocial Media: @HKcleanup - IG
@HongKongCleanup - FB and LI
REMINDERS:
Volunteers are urged to operate with an abundance of caution during beach cleanups as your safety is our top priority. All must adhere to safety precautions put in place by HK government.
With thanks and love,
- Team Hong Kong Cleanup
