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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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📣 You can now promote your events on our website!
We have our very own events space, built specifically for you to upload your events, whether that’s litter picks, beach cleans or environmental events - we want to share them!
It’s super quick to do and we will be sharing as many as we can each week from the website to our socials 🐳
Head to - 2minute.org/event-registration to start uploading your events!
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #environmentalevent #events #happynews
A major plastic pollution incident has occurred in the River Tyne after a collision between two vessels earlier this week.
A billion nurdles have spilled into the water. A billion.
The spill is less than 3 miles away from Marsden Bay, which is home to one of England’s most important seabird colonies.
There are efforts in place to remove the pellets from affected areas between the council, the environment agency and HM coastguard.
We don’t have the answers on the solution, better packaging perhaps? Safer stowage and stronger regulations? All we know is that something has to change, these spills are having a detrimental impact on our wildlife, a billion nurdles is a staggering amount entering our ocean.
#plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #nurdles #ocean #oceanplastic
Our community are living proof that daily people are doing so much for our oceans and planet 🌍 🐳✨
#hopecore #2minutelitterpick #2minutebeachclean #positivenews #ourplanet
The ocean is our safe haven, which is exactly why we need to protect it 💙🐳🌎✨
#ocean #oceanlover #ourplanet #exploreuk #ourworld
Heroes and little wins ✨
This month’s heroes are Adelaide and Wynter, who decided to do a beach clean using our Perranporth clean-up Station.
Alicia, mum of these little heroes, told us:
“They both said that the beach had a lot of items from naughty people and that they do not belong to the beach. They belong to the bin. They were actually getting very frustrated as we found recyclable and non-recyclable items.
It was a great activity and we learnt a lot about respecting the coastlines around us. We were at Perranporth Beach. We found the opportunity to make a difference as we headed to the toilet before we got to the beach. We then spent half an hour on the walk there and back.
Always camping and out on the beaches as we go so we will post a lot of our journey and spread your name as we go ❤️”
Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we’ll be sending Adelaide and Wynter a litter picking kit! Join us in celebrating this months awesome beach cleaning duo - thank you Adelaide & Wynter 🐳
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cornwall #perranporth #beachclean
Can we normalise protecting the ocean? Finding plastic in the most beautiful spots, we have to do better.
#litter #beach #tidalpool #cornwall #ocean
Join us for an afternoon of rockpooling 🐚
We’re hoping to find our favourite creatures, as well as take part in surveying the area and adding to valuable data on what’s living in this area too
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No need to bring anything, just appropriate clothing for the day.
Head along to The 2 Minute HQ (between Crooklets car park and Sainsbury’s)
Any questions just pop us a message, we hope to see you there!
#bude #cornwall #rockpooling #thingstodocornwall #rockpool
It’s been a busy few weeks for our Stations team. Despite the heat, 15 Stations went out to their forever homes!
Every Station that goes out provides the tools for people to do their bit, pick up litter and protect the green and blue spaces that give us so much.
We are a small but mighty team here at 2 Minute, your support goes so far, whether that’s purchasing a Station, donating, doing a #2minutelitterpick or simply spreading the 2 Minute message - we appreciate you 💙
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #trashpickup #litterpick
It’s our first Big Cornish Beach Clean! 🐳
All equipment provided, just bring yourself and water!
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #bude #cornwall #cornwalluk
An important reminder that if you managed to pick up a single piece of rubbish at the beach, in the woods, on your street - it all matters 🌎
#2minutebeachclean #ocean #beachclean #beach #sea
A big week for Bude 🌊
Thank you @chieftravelwriter and @thetimes for shining a light on our amazing beaches in the UK, and highlighting the work that goes into protecting them. Moments like this make it all of our efforts worthwhile 💙
#bude #summerleaze #bestbeach #cornwall #ukbeaches
Join us for our first Big Cornish Beach Clean, where each month we beach clean some of the most spectacular coastal locations throughout the county.
Location: Crooklets Beach, Bude - Look out for the big whale flag!
Time: 12pm - 2pm
All equipment will be provided, simply turn up!
The Big Cornish Beach clean is in partnership with Peth Store, who is supporting the year of cleans 🌎
#beachclean #2minutebeachclean #beachcleanup #cornwall #bude
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.