Kia Ireland will return as the official sponsor of the Big Beach Clean 2025 which takes place from 19th to 21st of September across Ireland. Last year, over 95 tons of litter were removed from Irish beaches and waterways by over 15,000 volunteers from more than 600 organised clean-ups. Registrations are now open for this year’s event, which is hoped to be even bigger. Kia are encouraging as many people as possible to sign up for their local beach clean at cleancoasts.org.
The Big Beach Clean is part of the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) and invites volunteers from across Ireland to remove litter from coastal areas and inland waterways after the end of the bathing season. The data collected from this campaign is part of a worldwide citizen science project that aims to heighten awareness about the issue of marine litter and help to shape future policies in this area.
Kia is a global supporter of The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation dedicated to developing and scaling technologies to combat plastic pollution in the world's oceans.
Cathal Kealey, Head of Marketing & PR @ Kia Ireland commented “Kia Ireland are delighted to be returning as sponsor of the Big Beach Clean 2025. Our support will ensure that cleanup kits are distributed to all volunteers that sign up to registered cleanups across the country. In line with our global clean up initiatives that are designed to combat ocean pollution, we would urge as many people as possible to register for their local beach clean this September.”
Bronagh Moore, An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Manager commented “We’re looking forward to another great turnout this year for our annual Big Beach Clean. Every piece of litter collected and recorded during the cleanup is vital for raising awareness and driving meaningful policy changes to protect our oceans. Small actions, when multiplied by many, can have a huge impact. We encourage everyone, no matter your location, to get involved and record your findings. By working together, we'll create a tangible and lasting impact on ocean health.”
For more information and to register, visit www.cleancoasts.org
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