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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
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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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MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING FROM PLASTIC! ♻️
🗓️12th September
📍2 Minute HQ, Bude, Cornwall
Ever wondered what happens to the plastic we put in the recycling bins? Come along for a hands-on workshop where we’ll turn recycled plastic into something useful (and funky!) that you can take home.
You’ll learn how to work with recycled plastic using everyday household appliances and equipment, so you’ll leave with not just something you’ve made, but the skills to keep creating at home.
Depending on what you fancy making, you could create:
A card wallet or pouch
A bookmark
A coaster
A keyring
A pair of earrings
There are two sessions available:
🕙 10am–12pm
🕐 1pm–3pm
Booking is essential, and each session is limited to 12 people, so it’s a small, hands-on workshop where you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in.
Age 16+
💚 A minimum donation of £10 per person is requested to help cover the cost of the workshop. If this would be a barrier to you joining us, please get in touch, we’d love to find a way for you to take part.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and give plastic a second life.
Head to the link in our bio to book your slot!
#thingstodocornwall #bude #oneblueeyecornwall #plasticworkshop #craftworkshop
Each month, we celebrate the litter picking heroes who are doing their bit for the planet, and this month is all about Milo.
Milo is 5 years old, and his dad told us he just absolutely loves litter picking. The family had just come back from a holiday, and Milo was desperate to get out and litter pick, so off they went!
In just an hour, Milo managed to fill two full bags of rubbish - pretty impressive right?
Milo has said when he’s older he wants to organise litter picks as his job, and have everyone in town involved.
We hope Milo comes and joins team 2 Minute one day, he’s certainly got the passion for the planet and the litter picking skills!
Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we’ll be sending Milo a litter picking kit! Join us in celebrating this months hero - thank you Milo🐳 @oxfordecodad
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #litterpick #happynews #hopecore
We are officially open for bookings at the Bude Pod!
Term officially starts on 8th September and sessions are often booked quickly, we offer home education sessions & extra curricular clubs for a variety of ages.
It’s the perfect time to start something new, it’s a new term and new experiences are waiting!
Sessions are free but donations are always welcome, head to 2minute.org and click the ‘Bude Pod Bookings’ tab 🌊
#bude #crookletsbeach #summerleazebeach #beachschool #cornwall
MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING FROM PLASTIC! ♻️
🗓️12th September
📍2 Minute HQ, Bude, Cornwall
Ever wondered what happens to the plastic we put in the recycling bins? Come along for a hands-on workshop where we’ll turn recycled plastic into something useful (and funky!) that you can take home.
You’ll learn how to work with recycled plastic using everyday household appliances and equipment, so you’ll leave with not just something you’ve made, but the skills to keep creating at home.
Depending on what you fancy making, you could create:
A card wallet or pouch
A bookmark
A coaster
A keyring
A pair of earrings
There are two sessions available:
🕙 10am–12pm
🕐 1pm–3pm
Booking is essential, and each session is limited to 12 people, so it’s a small, hands-on workshop where you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in.
Age 16+
💚 A minimum donation of £10 per person is requested to help cover the cost of the workshop. If this would be a barrier to you joining us, please get in touch, we’d love to find a way for you to take part.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and give plastic a second life.
Head to the link in our bio to book your slot!
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #oneblueeyecornwall #plasticworkshop #craftworkshop
Join us this Sunday for a free guided snorkel safari 🤿🌊
Swap the footpaths for the underwater world as we explore Bude’s incredible marine life on a guided Snorkel Safari.
We’ll head into the water in search of colourful fish, crabs, starfish, anemones, seaweeds and all the fascinating creatures that call our coastline home. You never know what you might discover beneath the surface!
This session is suitable for confident swimmers who are comfortable snorkelling in the sea. Please bring your own snorkelling equipment, including a mask, snorkel and fins (if you use them), along with appropriate wetsuits and something warm to change into afterwards.
Your safety is our priority, so we’ll only enter the water if conditions are suitable. If the sea is too rough or visibility is poor, we’ll adapt the session or postpone it.
Come and experience Cornwall’s coastline from a whole new perspective!
📍 Meet us at: The 2 Minute Foundation HQ, Bude
⏰ Time: 1pm
#bude #cornwall #snorkelling #thingstodocornwall #budecornwall
Leave no trace is cool, but leaving it better than you found it is even cooler 🌊
#2minutebeachclean #beachclean #litterpick #beach #ocean
MAKE SOMETHING AMAZING FROM PLASTIC! ♻️
🗓️12th September
📍2 Minute HQ, Bude, Cornwall
Ever wondered what happens to the plastic we put in the recycling bins? Come along for a hands-on workshop where we’ll turn recycled plastic into something useful (and funky!) that you can take home.
You’ll learn how to work with recycled plastic using everyday household appliances and equipment, so you’ll leave with not just something you’ve made, but the skills to keep creating at home.
Depending on what you fancy making, you could create:
A card wallet or pouch
A bookmark
A coaster
A keyring
A pair of earrings
There are two sessions available:
🕙 10am–12pm
🕐 1pm–3pm
Booking is essential, and each session is limited to 12 people, so it’s a small, hands-on workshop where you’ll have plenty of opportunity to get stuck in.
Age 16+
💚 A minimum donation of £10 per person is requested to help cover the cost of the workshop. If this would be a barrier to you joining us, please get in touch, we’d love to find a way for you to take part.
Come along, get creative, learn something new and give plastic a second life.
Head to the link in our bio to book your slot!
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #oneblueeyecornwall #plasticworkshop craftworkshop
🌊 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
Disposable barbecues are on a temporary ban due to their risk to wildlife, put in place by Andy Burnham who warned Britain is a ‘tinderbox’.
If you want to help out wildlife:
- Leave out wildlife water, shallow bowls of water in your local woodland or even in your garden (pop rocks in so any insects can get out if they fall in)
- Take your litter home and dispose of it safely, in the heat even the smallest spark can cause a fire
- Please don’t drop your cigarette butts - even the ash is a risk when the ground is this dry
- Avoid the BBQ, we know it’s the season, but for the sake of our planet, go for the picky bits and salad instead!
Let’s make some small changes for the sake our beautiful countryside and wildlife this summer who are paying the price of this unprecedented heat 💙
#uk #wildfires #cornwall #wildfiresuk #exploreuk
We’ve been asked about the wildfires happening around the UK, and our advice is the following:
- Take your litter home and dispose of it safely, in the heat even the smallest spark can cause a fire
- Please don’t drop your cigarette butts - even the ash is a risk when the ground is this dry
- Avoid the BBQ, we know it’s the season, but for the sake of our planet, go for the picky bits and salad instead!
Let’s make some small changes for the sake our beautiful countryside and wildlife this summer who are paying the price of this unprecedented heat 💙
#uk #wildfires #cornwall #wildfiresuk #exploreuk
🚨 YOU CAN NOW ORDER YOUR CLEAN-UP STATION ONLINE!
We’ve made it easier than ever to bring a Clean-Up Station to your beach, village, school, business or local green space.
No waiting for quotes. No back-and-forth emails. Just head to our website, choose the Station that’s right for your space, add any extras you need, and place your order.
Whether you’re looking to make litter picking easier in your community, encourage people to take action, or give visitors a simple way to care for the places they love, our Clean-Up Stations are designed to make a difference.
Link in our bio 🔗
#2MinuteBeachClean #2MinuteLitterPick #CleanUpStation #litterpicking
Every Monday during August, the team are down at Crooklets Beach from 1pm - 3pm for our drop in sessions. Think mini rock pool explorations, beach cleans and quick crafting activities. You can dip in and out, stay as long or as little as you like!
It was a busy one this week, with loads of great chats, plenty of new faces and lots of #2MinuteBeachCleans happening along the way.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by and got involved. Every 2 minutes makes a difference!
#bude #budecornwall #crookletsbeach #thingstodocornwall
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.