Your choice regarding cookies on this site
We use cookies to optimise site functionality and give you the best possible experience.
2 Minute SOLUTION
Small acts, big impact. Simple daily actions that create lasting change
What are 2 Minute Solutions?
We believe that the little changes all add up to make a BIG difference. 2 Minute Solutions are simple, everyday swaps that help you tread more lightly on the planet. Whether it’s saying no to single-use plastic, switching to reusables, or cutting food waste, small choices really do add up. 2 Minute Solutions are about reclaiming your power – one decision, one action, one habit at a time. Every swap is a step toward a healthier world.
Why build new habits?
Because small actions, done often, become second nature. From taking your reusable cup to choosing low-impact transport, these little changes create a big shift over time. They not only reduce your environmental footprint, they influence others to follow your lead. When more of us make more sustainable choices, they become the norm. Change starts small, but the ripples spread far.
Why it’s not just about plastic?
Plastic pollution is a big issue, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. True sustainability means looking at everything: how we travel, shop, eat, and power our lives. It’s about finding balance and making changes that work for you. When we take a broader view, we unlock more ways to live lightly and create real, lasting change for the health of our planet.
Inspired to take action?
Take a look at our favourite 2 Minute Solutions here.
Have one of your own you want to share with us?
Get in touch! Info@2minute.org
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
–
Say no to single-use – use your reusable cup/bottle when getting drinks when you’re out and about
–
Share the challenge with your friends and family by downloading our
social assets pack
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
We're On Instagram
Summer sessions with the Bude Pod 🐳
Beach activities for all of the family, from nature hikes to rock pool blitz, come and join us on Crooklets beach this August!
Head to the link in our bio to book 🔗 (Monday sessions are open to everyone and anyone!)
#cornwall #bude #cornwallbeach #crookletsbeach #cornwallbeaches
Don’t be the person that walks by, it truly takes 2 minutes! Chips in the food caddy and cardboard box in the recycling 💙
#2minutelitterpick #dogood #gooddeed #litterpick #pollution
We’re loving seeing how many of you are giving back to the beach whilst enjoying the sunshine 🌞
Use the code 2MIN at checkout to receive 5% off site wide at @hhenvironmental for your very own beach master litter picker! 🌊
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #cornwall #beach #ocean
A reminder that every day, there are thousands of people doing good things, it’s just sadly the bad stuff is louder sometimes!
#2minutebeachclean #hopecore #positivity #happynews #carefortheplanet
🌊 Join us for this month’s Big Cornish Beach Clean!
This year we’re touring Cornwall’s coastline, bringing communities together for 12 beach cleans at some of the county’s most spectacular coastal locations.
Each month we’ll visit a different beach, spending a couple of hours caring for the places we all love. Whether you’re joining us for one event or following the tour around Cornwall, every piece of litter collected helps protect our coastline, wildlife and seas.
This month we’re heading to PORTWRINKLE, and we’d love you to join us.
Whether you can spare 10 minutes or stay for the whole session, every piece of litter collected makes a difference. Beach cleans are a great way to get outdoors, meet like-minded people, and make a visible difference to our local environment.
📍 Meeting point: Portwrinkle beach – at the bottom of the slipway (look out for our big whale flag!)
⏰ Time: 2-4pm
How the afternoon looks:
🌊 2:00–2:30pm – Arrive, say hello and collect your equipment.
🗑️ 2:30–3:30pm – Beach clean.
♻️ 3:30–4:00pm – Sort the litter, see what we’ve found, and stick around for a chat.
We’ll provide:
🧤 All the equipment you need
🐚 Coastal facts, wildlife information and beach clean tips
😊 A friendly welcome
Just bring yourself, dress for the weather, and wear suitable footwear.
Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Come along and be part of something bigger. Together, we’ll help keep Cornwall’s coastline beautiful.
See you on the beach! 💙
The Big Cornish Beach clean is in partnership with Peth Store, who is supporting the year of cleans!
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #cornwall #portwrinkle #thingstodocornwall
North Tyneside needs your help 🚨
This coming week is vital in collecting as many of the nurdles as possible off the beaches that they are already washing up on.
The Nurdle Clean Up North Tyneside WhatsApp group has all the information on organised beach cleans and a guide on how to do your own. If you have ever wanted to do a beach clean, now is the time to do it!
We will share the link to the WhatsApp group in our story, and if you aren’t in the area to physically help then please share this post, we need to help spread awareness whilst there is still a chance to clear up as many nurdles as we can.
#plasticpollution #plasticpollutes #rivertyne #nurdles #ocean
You can see how our wildlife get confused with what is plastic and what is natural matter, please avoid using balloons, their environmental impact is not worth the few hours you enjoy them 🎈
#balloons #environmentalimpact #ocean #plasticpollution #balloon
📣 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
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.