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We are The 2 Minute Foundation, a national charity who envisions a litter-free world where nature thrives. We raise awareness and provide guidance to help communities understand plastic pollution’s impact and the need to protect our oceans and waterways.
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.
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.
2 Minutes of Positivity is about taking a moment for yourself, because caring for the planet starts with caring for you. Whether it’s a quick walk, reading a few pages, sea swimming, or simply pausing to breathe, this is your time. Small acts of self-care boost well-being and remind us that positive actions – however small – can make a big impact, for both people and planet.
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.
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
What is the one item you think is just completely unnecessary and you find them ALL the time litter picking? 🎈
#litterpicking #litterpick #plasticpollutes #nature #2minutelitterpick
Heroes and little wins ✨
This month’s heroes are Rafe, Audrey and Pippa the dog! This awesome trio have been litter picking with their older siblings since they were babies.
The families` litter picking adventures inspired a book I am sure lots of you are very familiar with, ‘Duffy’s Lucky Escape’, written by the brilliant author, Ellie Jackson @wildtribeheroes
These early habits started young truly do lead to lifelong changes in behaviour 💙
Thanks to our friends at @hhenvironmental, we’ll be sending Rafe & Audrey a litter picking kit!
#2minutebeachclean #2minutelitterpick #cornwall #litterpick #beachclean
Every day is Earth Day 🌎 thank you to all of you doing your bit, we see you and appreciate you!
#earthday #earthdayeveryday #sustainabletips #motherearth #smallactions
Is it just us or are we seeing more and more donations being left outside of the clothing donation banks? We know it can be frustrating when the clothing banks are full but don’t let your kind gesture of donating go to waste!
#charityshop #secondhand #donatingclothes #fyp #foryoupagе
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