Trash hunting and beach cleanups: volunteer opportunities around the world

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.