Friends of The Foundation

Welcome to the Friends of the Foundation hub, your exclusive space to go beyond 2 Minutes, access supporter perks, and get closer to the impact you help create.

INVITE-ONLY WEBINARS

Our Friends-only webinar series brings you three exclusive evening sessions (7–8pm) with time for live Q&A after each talk. Join us!

3 March – The Plastic Problem: How Everyday Waste Becomes a Global Crisis.
1 July – Climate Change 101: What It Is, What’s Driving It, and Why Local Action Matters.
27 October – Everyday Activism: How Small Actions Scale Up to Real Change.

The Zoom link will appear on this page one week before each event. If you can’t make it live, don’t worry! Recordings will be added here.

BLOGS AND ARTICLES

Our Friends-only articles dive deeper into the stories, science, and ideas behind our work, created especially for those who want to explore beyond the headlines. From seasonal insights and behind-the-scenes updates to thought-provoking reflections on litter, climate, and community action, these pieces are written just for our Friends. New articles will be added here throughout the year, so check back anytime to discover what’s new.

1. The Big Plastic Problem

SHOW EVERYBODY YOU ARE A FRIEND OF THE FOUNDATION

Show your support with our Friends of the Foundation digital profile frame, created exclusively for our Friends. Simply add your photo inside the frame and share it on your social profiles to proudly show that you support The 2 Minute Foundation and the impact you help make. It’s a simple way to spread the word and celebrate being part of our community!

Here’s our simple guide – it only takes 2 Minutes!

Use Canva on your phone or tablet

Click this template link
Sign in or signup to Canva (the free account is fine, no need for Pro!)
Open up the template
Select ‘Uploads’ in the menu and upload the profile picture you would like to add to the frame
Go back to the template, and click on the circle of fields and sky in the middle
Click ‘Replace’ and choose the profile photo you have just uploaded.
Click Download (the upwards arrow on the top right corner) → PNG or JPG → The pic and frame will be sat waiting in your camera roll to use anywhere you like!

Struggling to get it to work? We are here to help! Simply email us with your profile picture and we’ll email you back with it in our frame.

DIGITAL ASSETS

Want to wear your Friend status with pride? Download our badge to add to your website or blog, or share the social squares and stories. It’s totally optional, but a great way to shout about your support.

LIMITED TIME OFFERS

As a Friend of the Foundation, you’ll occasionally get access to special treats – from limited-edition merch and Friends-only competitions to early invitations for events we’re hosting. These extras will pop up throughout the year, so check back often and be ready to enjoy a little something special, just for you.

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We spent World Oceans Day a little differently this year. 🌊

We all know all litter on land eventually leads to the ocean, so being able to find a second, third or fourth life for plastic is vital.

Matt aka One Blue Eye Cornwall transforms waste plastic into wonderful things, and we spent the day experimenting. We also did a little bit of work for Si who creates our clean-up stations, these medals made from quality street are used as litter pick bag discs on our school station.

Of course we had to make a little something for ourselves, using bottle caps and shredded plastic and voila, we have our very own clock.🕰️

We had a fantastic day with Matt, we can’t wait to be able to offer a series of workshops for you all very soon, let us know in the comments what you’d love to come and make!

#worldoceanday #plasticpollution #repurpose #cornwall #2minutebeachclean

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We spent World Oceans Day a little differently this year. 🌊

We all know all litter on land eventually leads to the ocean, so being able to find a second, third or fourth life for plastic is vital.

Matt aka One Blue Eye Cornwall transforms waste plastic into wonderful things, and we spent the day experimenting. We also did a little bit of work for Si who creates our clean-up stations, these medals made from quality street are used as litter pick bag discs on our school station.

Of course we had to make a little something for ourselves, using bottle caps and shredded plastic and voila, we have our very own clock.🕰️

We had a fantastic day with Matt, we can’t wait to be able to offer a series of workshops for you all very soon, let us know in the comments what you’d love to come and make!

#worldoceanday #plasticpollution #repurpose #cornwall #2minutebeachclean

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Happy #worldoceansday everyone 🌊

For many of us, everyday is ocean day. Whether you work within the environmental sector, you rely on the ocean for your job, or you just simply love being around the water. It provides us with so much (most importantly being 50% of the air we breathe).

We know your inbox is full of requests today, so we’ll keep this simple. If you believe in our mission and would like to help us continue protecting our oceans, a donation of any size would make a real difference.

Your support helps us remove litter before it reaches the sea, inspire more people to take action, and keep building a cleaner, healthier future for our oceans.

#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #lovetheocean #environmentalcharity

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Happy #worldoceansday everyone 🌊

For many of us, everyday is ocean day. Whether you work within the environmental sector, you rely on the ocean for your job, or you just simply love being around the water. It provides us with so much (most importantly being 50% of the air we breathe).

We know your inbox is full of requests today, so we’ll keep this simple. If you believe in our mission and would like to help us continue protecting our oceans, a donation of any size would make a real difference.

Your support helps us remove litter before it reaches the sea, inspire more people to take action, and keep building a cleaner, healthier future for our oceans.

#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #lovetheocean #environmentalcharity

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This #worldenvironmentday we want to celebrate and encourage the little things, because sometimes it can feel like we have to do it all. Here are some zero effort suggestions that you can implement in your daily life to do your bit for the planet 💙

#ecofriendly #environmentalday #sustainability #climateaction

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This #worldenvironmentday we want to celebrate and encourage the little things, because sometimes it can feel like we have to do it all. Here are some zero effort suggestions that you can implement in your daily life to do your bit for the planet 💙

#ecofriendly #environmentalday #sustainability #climateaction

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People often ask how we stay optimistic, and thankfully, we get sent and tagged in so many posts of people doing such good things, it`s hard not to!

This was one of them. Aimee and her friends felt compelled to do a beach clean at Teignmouth Beach, after seeing how much rubbish had been left there. They plan to do them regularly over the summer too, pretty amazing right?

Beach litter is often blamed on the younger generation, so here`s your reminder that there are many, many young people out there going above and beyond to look after the spaces they love!

Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we will be sending Aimee and her friends some litter pickers for their fortnightly beach cleans!

#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #teignmouth #teignmouthbeach #hopecore

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People often ask how we stay optimistic, and thankfully, we get sent and tagged in so many posts of people doing such good things, it's hard not to!

This was one of them. Aimee and her friends felt compelled to do a beach clean at Teignmouth Beach, after seeing how much rubbish had been left there. They plan to do them regularly over the summer too, pretty amazing right?

Beach litter is often blamed on the younger generation, so here's your reminder that there are many, many young people out there going above and beyond to look after the spaces they love!

Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we will be sending Aimee and her friends some litter pickers for their fortnightly beach cleans!

#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #teignmouth #teignmouthbeach #hopecore

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We are very excited to share with you a brand new member of the Station family, meet the sCool Station!

It has been in the works for a little while, and thanks to our Station makers Si and Claire, we have been able to bring our vision to life.

Aptly named the sCool Station, the perfect addition to the school playground, completely customisable and accessible for large groups of students to easily grab their pickers.

Our latest sCool Station is now in its forever home at Blandford Secondary School, fitted with the help of Ian, the School Site Manager.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the new sCool Station, get in touch: claire@2minute.org

#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cleanupstation #positivenews #litterpick

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If it affects the ocean, it affects us 🌊

Thanks to David Attenborough, bottom trawling was brought to the attention of millions, but sadly in the UK it is still not banned.

We must keep talking, educating and taking action for the ocean. Understanding what is happening out there is key, and the good news is we can all do our bit to try and make a difference.

#ocean #ouroceans #bottomtrawling #davidattenborough #fyp

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If it affects the ocean, it affects us 🌊

Thanks to David Attenborough, bottom trawling was brought to the attention of millions, but sadly in the UK it is still not banned.

We must keep talking, educating and taking action for the ocean. Understanding what is happening out there is key, and the good news is we can all do our bit to try and make a difference.

#ocean #ouroceans #bottomtrawling #davidattenborough #fyp

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A wild concept perhaps but definitely something to consider when you’re getting anything to takeaway, or buying a bottled drink - what reusable alternatives are there instead?

#singleuseplastic #reusable #fyp #unpopularopinion #ocean

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A wild concept perhaps but definitely something to consider when you’re getting anything to takeaway, or buying a bottled drink - what reusable alternatives are there instead?

#singleuseplastic #reusable #fyp #unpopularopinion #ocean

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We hope you’re enjoying the gorgeous sunshine this bank holiday, let’s look after our favourite blue and green spaces by leaving them litter free 🌎

#bankholiday #2minutebeachclean #beachclean #beach #ocean

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We hope you’re enjoying the gorgeous sunshine this bank holiday, let’s look after our favourite blue and green spaces by leaving them litter free 🌎

#bankholiday #2minutebeachclean #beachclean #beach #ocean

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We were over the moon to receive a grant from @tnlcommunityfund, allowing us to donate 22 Clean-Up Stations to communities in England who have been on our waiting list for a Station of their own 🐳

#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cornwall #lelant #tnlcommunityfund

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We were over the moon to receive a grant from @tnlcommunityfund, allowing us to donate 22 Clean-Up Stations to communities in England who have been on our waiting list for a Station of their own 🐳

#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cornwall #lelant #tnlcommunityfund

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We are all about the simple things that we can do to make a big impact on protecting our oceans. The @guppyfriend washing bag is the perfect #2minutesolution, as well as being environmentally friendly, it’s the perfect way to look after your clothes so they last longer!

#guppyfriend #microplastic #plasticpollution #ocean

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We are all about the simple things that we can do to make a big impact on protecting our oceans. The @guppyfriend washing bag is the perfect #2minutesolution, as well as being environmentally friendly, it’s the perfect way to look after your clothes so they last longer!

#guppyfriend #microplastic #plasticpollution #ocean

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How a group of women transformed their town with a massive crocheted canopy instead of plastic sheeting 🧶

The town of Alhaurín de la Torre in southern Spain has replaced its traditional plastic street awnings with a hand crocheted canopy. Hand made by local women, the new crochet canopy covers over 500 square meters of the main shopping area.

Led by local teacher Eva Pacheco and a group of dozens of women, the project began in 2019 as a more environmentally friendly and artistic approach to the plastic.

The crocheted canopy is made of recycled fabrics, threaded together to create intricate geometric patterns.

Incredible things happen when we come together 💙

#2minutesofpositivity #hopefilledmoments #art #spain #happynews

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How a group of women transformed their town with a massive crocheted canopy instead of plastic sheeting 🧶

The town of Alhaurín de la Torre in southern Spain has replaced its traditional plastic street awnings with a hand crocheted canopy. Hand made by local women, the new crochet canopy covers over 500 square meters of the main shopping area.

Led by local teacher Eva Pacheco and a group of dozens of women, the project began in 2019 as a more environmentally friendly and artistic approach to the plastic.

The crocheted canopy is made of recycled fabrics, threaded together to create intricate geometric patterns.

Incredible things happen when we come together 💙

#2minutesofpositivity #hopefilledmoments #art #spain #happynews

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Who can relate to these? ✨ even better, tell us yours!

#top5horrormovies #newtrend #relateable #2minutebeachclean #top5

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Who can relate to these? ✨ even better, tell us yours!

#top5horrormovies #newtrend #relateable #2minutebeachclean #top5

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Have You got 2 Minutes ?

#2MINUTEBEACHCLEAN

Launched in 2013 as a simple hashtag, the #2MinuteBeachClean campaign inspires coastal communities to spend just 2 minutes picking up litter and keeping beaches beautiful. It’s a quick, impactful way for everyone to protect their local coastline.

#2MINUTELITTERPICK

The #2MinuteLitterPick campaign empowers everyone to care for their local spaces—whether it’s a street, park, or woodland. Since all litter eventually makes its way to the ocean, picking up trash on land is crucial for protecting our waterways and marine life.

#2MINUTESOFPOSITIVITY

The #2MinutesOfPositivity campaign is about taking 2 minutes to boost your well-being while supporting the planet. Whether it’s reading a few pages of your favorite book, meditating, or simply pausing to appreciate nature, these small moments make a big difference for you and the planet.

#2MINUTESOLUTION

The #2MinuteSolution campaign champions small changes that add up to make a big impact. It encourages our community to share sustainable swaps they’ve made to reduce waste, cut down on single-use plastics, and shrink their carbon footprint.