Thank you for joining the biggest Trash Bash yet, with FNB and Cape Town Beach Cleanup

12 March, 2024 - Blog, Events, Trash Bash, Foundation, Plastic Pollution

This past Saturday, the Two Oceans Aquarium, FNB and Cape Town Beach Cleanup teamed up for what was certainly the biggest Trash Bash beach cleanup ever! There are few things better than a day on the beach, with beautiful weather and a purpose of spreading love for our ocean and inspiring action for its wellbeing - this was no exception.

TOA Trash Bash 6 Mar2024 6 — Thank you to the 700 kids, parents, colleagues, and beach cleanup regulars who make this Trash Bash such a success!

Under sunny skies and with a fantastic community spirit, roughly 700 members of the community and FNB staff came together at Kite Beach, Table View for a successful beach cleanup. The collective effort resulted in the impressive haul of 229 kilograms of beach pollution collected, making a significant contribution to a cleaner coastline.

TOA Trash Bash 6 Mar2024 5 — The FNB team showed up with incredible support for Trash Bash.

The morning was a great example of environmental responsibility and community action, leaving participants with a sense of accomplishment and a renewed appreciation of Cape Town's beautiful coastline. While beaches like Kite Beach may seem superficially clean, cleanup initiatives like this encourage people to pay closer attention to the often hidden bits of litter hiding in plain sight - and we think that the chance to awareness about the critical issue of plastic pollution plaguing our oceans is the even greater accomplishment.

Clean C Trash Bash 6 Mar2024 1 — While much of the focus is on the "trash", the "bash" is always about having a little fun. Credit: Cape Town Beach Cleanup

Thank you FNB and Cape Town Beach Cleanup for this incredible collaboration!

The next Trash Bash will be taking place at Monwabisi Beach on 16 March, and we look forward to seeing many of you there. Please find the dates for all our 2024 cleanups further down too.

Why join Trash Bash?

The ocean faces a serious threat: Plastic pollution. Billions of tons of plastic end up in our waters each year, harming marine life and ecosystems.

That's where Trash Bash comes in! We host regular beach cleanup events to tackle this crucial issue. By joining us, you can directly contribute to:

Cleaning our coastlines: Every piece of trash removed safeguards marine creatures and their habitat.
Raising awareness: Witnessing the volume of collected waste underscores the gravity of plastic pollution, inspiring positive change.
Fostering a love for our oceans: Experiencing the natural beauty firsthand reminds us of the importance of protecting this vital resource.

Trash Bash isn't just about cleaning; It's about education, community, and celebrating a healthier ocean.