Aldi is set to fund 125 beach cleans across the UK during 2025 as part of its ongoing partnership with the Marine Conservation Society.
Britain’s fourth largest supermarket has donated £32,000 to help support the UK’s leading environmental marine charity’s beach cleaning and litter survey project, Beachwatch, this year.
The programme plays a vital role in tackling marine pollution along the UK coastline, with Aldi’s donation set to support beach cleans across more than 25km of beaches, clearing an estimated 3,200kg of litter.
80% of marine litter comes from land-based sources. This litter finds its way into streams, rivers or drains and ends up in the ocean, where it causes problems for ecosystems and sea life.
As part of the partnership, Aldi colleagues will also be taking part in two ‘Source to Sea’ litter picking events.
The data collected from Source to Sea inland litter cleans are used to track rubbish back to its source. The survey results gathered by Aldi colleagues will be used to find solutions to ocean pollution and to campaign for measures to bring about positive change.
Liz Fox, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “We’re proud to be continuing our partnership with the Marine Conservation Society and supporting the incredible work they do to protect our beaches and marine life.
“By funding 125 UK beach cleans this year, we’re hoping to play a role in making a real difference to our coastlines and the local communities that enjoy them.”
Carmen Spiers, Head of Business Engagement & Partnerships at the Marine Conservation Society, said: “We’re really excited to be continuing our partnership with Aldi for another year. Its support with the Beachwatch programme will allow our volunteers to carry out vital beach cleans across the UK, helping us on this mission for a healthier planet by collecting crucial data on marine litter along UK coastlines.”
Source to Sea litter cleans are a simple way to make a difference to the health of our ocean, even if you don’t live on the coast. This can be done by recording the litter you see in your local area on the Marine Conservation Society’s Source to Sea recording form.
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