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2 Minute Beach Clean
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.
How do I do a #2minutebeachclean?
To do a #2MinuteBeachClean, all you need is 2 minutes!
It’s easy to get started. Grab a bag and a litter picker and head to your local beach. Spend just 2 minutes collecting plastic and other debris washed up on the shore or left behind.
Dispose of it safely, recycle where possible, and remember—every item removed protects marine life.
2 minutes is all it takes to make a real impact. Ready to get involved?
Find your nearest Station
Our Stations are a complete litter picking tool. Users simply take a bag, take a litter picker and pick up litter for 2 minutes or more. You can find your nearest beach clean or litter pick station by using our Stations map!
What are ocean plastics?
Ocean plastics are waste materials, primarily plastic, that end up in our seas and oceans. They come from litter, mismanaged waste, fishing gear, and runoff from land. These plastics pollute marine ecosystems and pose a serious threat to wildlife.
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments, often less than 5mm, created when larger plastics break down or from products like synthetic fabrics and cosmetics. They are ingested by marine animals, entering the food chain and impacting ocean health and human well-being.
READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Join us in eliminating the use of single-use cups, this July and beyond!
So, how do you take part? It’s quite simple;
Make a pledge to be a part of the Coffee Cup Challenge by filling in the form
Use your reusable cup/bottle for the month of July
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Say no to single-use – use your reusable cup/bottle when getting drinks when you’re out and about
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Share the challenge with your friends and family by downloading our
social assets pack
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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
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
Who can relate to these? ✨ even better, tell us yours!
#top5horrormovies #newtrend #relateable #2minutebeachclean #top5
The 2 Minute Roadshow 🐳🌊🌎🌿
Wow – where do we begin! A weekend full of inspiration, connection and of course, the brilliant Bude community.
The purpose of our roadshows are to bring people together, in a time when community can often feel lost, it’s a beautiful reminder that so many people do care and do want to connect, whether that’s through crafting, beach cleaning, or simply being in a space together and having a conversation!
A huge thank you to: @washedupcards @puneploggers @theplogman @oneblueeyecornwall @bhushannmore @thecircularmindset @budeseapool @adsurf.uk @futurecoastbude @rooted.ocean @the.pearl.exchange Bude community larder Bude dunes group @vegatintagel @godrevyghostgearhunter
None of this would be possible without the support of @tnlcommunityfund , who provided us the funding to be able to host our roadshows for the past three years!
If you came to the roadshow, please comment below how you found it, we’d love to hear from you!
📸 - incredible content by the brilliant Josh at @rakker_collective
#bude #2minutebeachclean #cornwall #hopecore #beachclean
Dates for your diary 📅
We have two beach cleans coming up that we would love for you to join us for, all equipment provided and no experience needed! Come alone or come along with friends and family, give back to the beaches that provide us with so much, leave feeling good that you`ve done something positive for our planet! (Please note our extreme beach clean is for adults 16+ years only)
We hope to see you there!
#beachclean #bude #cornwall #2minutebeachclean #beachcleaning
100 years of Sir David Attenborough 🦋🌎🌿🐳✨
The voice of the wild for over seven decades, reminding us all to see the beauty in nature, the reality of nature and the need to protect it. After all, we aren’t separate, we are nature.
Wishing Sir David Attenborough the happiest of birthdays, he has been an inspiration to our charity since the beginning, our #2minutebeachclean campaign being included in Blue Planet II really changed everything for us 💙
#sirdavidattenborough #davidattenborough #blueplanet #natureiseverything @davidattenborough
Not long now until The 2 Minute Roadshow! A run through of each day, timings and locations 🐋
If you would like to take part in our free wellness workshop on Sunday 10th May please book a slot - link in our bio 🔗
(This is the only session we require a booking for just so we can monitor numbers!)
Any questions just pop us a message or comment below!
#2minutebeachclean #bude #cornwall #thingstodocornwall
Join us for a beach clean (and a very delicious free lunch afterwards!)
📅Saturday 9th May
📍Crooklets Beach, Bude - Meet us at the Crab Shack!
⏰10.30am
After giving Crooklets a good clean up, we`ll be heading to 2 Minute HQ for lunch.
Looking forward to seeing you there 🐋 all equipment provided, come as you are (dress appropriately for the weather!)
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #bude #cornwall #beachcleanup #cornwallevent
Join us this Sunday for a FREE session with Jo from The Lawrence Practice ✨
We have the brilliant Jo Donaldson joining us to run an introductory well-being session - covering grounding, mindfulness, breathwork, self massage and chair yoga. Basically, it`s a very newbie friendly session to learn the basics and dip your toe into the wonderful world of wellness!
This session is free, we have limited capacity so please head to the link in our bio to book your free slot, this session is for adults only, no mat or experience required, just come as you are!
#cornwall #thingstodocornwall #wellness #bude #budecornwall
Just a week to go until The 2 Minute Roadshow comes to Bude! 🎉
All events are free, with lunch included on Saturday and Sunday. Our wellness workshop requires booking a free slot (head to the link in our bio)🔗
Who’s coming along?
#bude #cornwall #cornwallevent #visitcornwall #thingstodocornwall
We`ve been replanting the dunes at Summerleaze beach 🌊
With the help of the Bude Dunes group we`ve been given our own section of the dunes for our beach school students.
Over 300 marram grass plants have been placed into the area, with the hope that these will grow and provide the necessary structure to allow the dunes to grow again. Our dune systems are under threat from several different issues, leading to a potential loss of this vital habitat.
Marram grass is crucial for stabilizing sand dunes, preventing erosion, and supporting biodiversity in coastal ecosystems.
We are hopeful that by having this area and various other areas replanted across the dunes, that this amazing space can be enjoyed for generations to come and provide an ideal habitat for the species that live there.
#cornwall #bude #sanddunes #beachrestoration #nature
A weekend of free events in Bude (and you’re all invited) 🐳
Come and join us for all or any of the activities you fancy, more specific timings coming very soon but we have some incredible workshops and people joining us! Lunch will be provided by us on Saturday and Sunday events ✨
Please share far and wide!
Our community roadshows wouldn’t be possible without funding from @tnlcommunityfund @thenationallottery 💚
#bude #cornwall #thingstodocornwall #crookletsbeach #freeevent
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.