Join the global River Cleanup community

There are many ways to become part of our mission for clean rivers.

You can clean a river yourself, support our activities or reduce your own plastic use. Any way you want to take action is fantastic. We are very grateful for every single person contributing to our common goal to make this world a better place!

Cleanups

Cleanups are a great way to take your first steps towards clean rivers! People come together to collect waste that has ended up along or in rivers. You can meet like-minded locals and have a direct positive impact on a river near you. Check out the upcoming events or organize your own cleanup!

Reduce your plastic

By using less single-use plastic in your life, you can reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in nature and rivers. We made a database to help you on your way to reduce your plastic use! Check out the practical tips and alternatives to lower your plastic consumption!

Make a donation

Thanks to your donation we can realize our mission of cleaning up rivers worldwide. We use your financial support to implement the Clean River Model along the most polluted rivers in the world. We go beyond cleaning up and work with local communities, companies and policy makers to change the system and implement long-term, sustainable solutions.

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Celebration fundraiser

Got something to celebrate? A birthday? A wedding or birth? Ask for a donation instead of a wrapped present. Let your friends and family give you a clean river as a gift! With your own fundraiser for clean rivers, you can keep track of who is donating and how much you have already collected together.

Compensate your plastic footprint

Did you know a EU citizen produces on average 36.1 kilos of plastic waste per year? Only half of this gets recycled effectively.

Donate and compensate for your plastic footprint. You can take action today and contribute to plastic-free rivers.

Plastic-free rivers as your legacy

Do you want to invest in a plastic-free future? You can give future generations a life without plastic pollution. Did you know plastic particles can be found in our food, drinks, and even in the air we breathe? Our nature and bodies are polluted with plastics, but we can turn the tide. Include River Cleanup in your will and let your values and activism live on.

Join a Cleanup

Did you know the River Cleanup Community is organizing cleanups all over the world? In many cases the organizer provides cleanup material and guidance… so you only need to show up and get involved. Several times a year we have large global events happening such as World Cleanup Day, the River Cleanup Challenge and monthly River Cleanup Days.

Check out the calendar below for upcoming events or visit our Cleanups page for more info.

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Organize a Cleanup

You can also organize your own cleanup! It can be just you alone or you can involve friends, colleagues, local schools and/or community members… You set the time and locations and organize the event however you want. For more information, you can visit our 'How to organize a cleanup' page. We promise it's easier than you think!

To organize a cleanup, click the button!

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