All around the globe involved citizens and environmental activists have set up weekly, monthly or annual cleanup actions. They all operate under different names and have a focus on local trash issues: beach cleanups, river cleanups, cleanups of hiking or climbing trails or the cleanups of local neighborhoods.

When visiting another country, as a tourist, student, intern or expat, joining a local cleanup adds impact to your visit, but also creates an opportunity to talk with locals outside beaten tourist trail.

Below I list some initiatives and projects that you can join, for a day or even a full week of trash hunting. Do you have, or know about, another local project or event where international visitors are welcome? Please leave a comment, and I will add it to my list.