‘KEEP WALES TIDY’ is urging people to volunteer their time and get involved with ‘Clean Coast Week’, a project which will help look after our award-winning Welsh coastline.
The fourth year of ‘Clean Coast Week’ which has been sponsored by McDonald’s, will take place between April 23 and May 1.
The project is searching for volunteers who are committed to working together to help keep beaches clean ready for everyone to enjoy during the busy summer months.
One of Wales’ leading environmental charities, Keep Wales Tidy, will be participating in cleanup events alongside McDonald’s restaurant staff, community groups, schools and businesses across the country as part of the Spring Clean.
Howard Gray, Head of Sustainability and Distribution at McDonald’s UK, said: “McDonald’s has been trading in Wales for nearly 20 years and are proud to be involved and supporting the Clean Coast Campaign for the fourth year in a row.
“Each year has been a fantastic success so far and also a very positive way to bring the community together to help clean up the much-loved Welsh coastline ahead of the hustle and bustle of the summer months.
“Our restaurant teams throughout Wales will be volunteering as part of our commitment to keeping our local environment clean and litter-free. We would love to see as many people as possible joining in to make Clean Coast Week a huge success in 2016.”
It is hoped that fourth annual Clean Coast Week 2016 will follow in the success of the previous three years. Since 2013, more than 325 registered events have taken place up and down the Welsh coast.
Over the three years it has been running so far, more than 8,000 people have been involved in removing over 6,700 bags of rubbish from the coast.
Wales boasts a host of spectacular beaches, with many having received the internationally recognised Blue Flag Award, managed by Keep Wales Tidy.
Lesley Jones, Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy, stated: “The coastline is very important for Wales as it allows us to showcase our beautiful country, boosting local economies and the tourism industry.
“It’s important that we get together to help care for our beaches and maintain the high standard of our coast.
“I hope that people from across Wales can spend a few hours at their nearest coastal area to ensure that locals and visitors can continue to enjoy the best that Wales has to offer.”
Clean Coast Week offers a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in caring for our spectacular coastline, from removing litter left on beaches to sprucing up coastal areas.
To take part in one of the organised beach clean-up events, or to organise your own event visit www.KeepWalesTidy.org or email [email protected].
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