Plastic
Ocean Plastic in 2026: The Numbers, Honestly
Ocean plastic numbers swing depending on what is counted. What the 2026 evidence actually supports, where it is solid and where it is an estimate.
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Guides, research and community stories about cleanups, plastic pollution and corporate environmental impact.
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Clean & Learn with Kolo: One Choice at a Time
Every piece of litter left behind is a choice. Every piece picked up is a choice too. 🌍♻️ Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it does begin with one decision, one action, and one person willing to care. Turning Intention Into Action At our Clean & Learn, we came together to turn intention into action. Side [...]
Community
Spogomi: The Japanese Cleanup Tradition Going Global
Spogomi is a Japanese team sport where you score points by picking up litter. Where it came from, how it works and where it has spread worldwide.
corporate sustainability
Where Does a CSR Donation Actually Go?
Your CSR donation can fund anything from overheads to direct action. How to read where the money goes and what good reporting actually looks like.
Events
World Cleanup Day 2026: 244 Kg in Two Hours
Around 100 volunteers made World Cleanup Day Kirchberg 2026 count: 244.1 kg of litter and 11000 cigarette butts out of Central Park in two hours
corporate sustainability
Sponsoring Pick N’ Plant: From 100 Kg to 10000
Pick N’ Plant sponsorship turns verified citizen cleanups into business impact, with a tree planted for every kilogram assigned to your partnership.
Plastic
10 Everyday Products Made of Hidden Plastic
Tea bags, chewing gum, glitter, receipts: ten everyday products that contain hidden plastic, plus the easier alternatives that already exist.
Events
World Cleanup Day Luxembourg 2026
World Cleanup Day Luxembourg 2026: Sunday 20 September, Central Park Kirchberg, 13:00 to 15:00. Free, gear provided, registration required.
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Are Microplastics in Drinking Water Actually Harmful?
Microplastics show up in tap and bottled water everywhere. What the current evidence says about real health risk and what is still unknown in 2026.
corporate sustainability
What to Expect at a Corporate Cleanup Day in Luxembourg
Booking a corporate cleanup day in Luxembourg? Two hours, materials provided and a measurable kilogram result. What the day actually looks like.
Climate
The EU Just Banned “Carbon Neutral” Claims
The EU Greenwashing Directive applies from September 2026. What the ban on “carbon neutral” claims actually covers and what to fix in your CSR copy.
Community
Plogging: The Run-and-Pick Habit That Went Global
Plogging started as a Swedish jog with a trash bag. It now has chapters from Patagonia to Pune. How the habit spread and how to start your own.
Plastic
Recycling Myths: What Actually Happens to Your Plastic
Only about 9% of plastic ever made has been recycled. Six recycling myths busted with current data on what really happens to your sorted plastic.
Community
How To Organize Your First Litter Pick in 8 Simple Steps
Want to organize a litter pick? An eight-step guide for first-time hosts covering site, gear, safety, sorting, disposal, and how to log results.
CSR
Pick N’ Plant: 1 Kg Trash + 1 Tree for 3€
Pick N’ Plant pairs every kilogram of trash collected with a tree planted for €3. The formula, what your company receives and how to sponsor.
Events
World Environment Day in Luxembourg: A Local Guide
What’s happening in Luxembourg for World Environment Day on June 5: local events, where to join in and how companies and citizens can take part
CSR
Corporate Cleanup Days in Luxembourg: A Planning Guide
A 2-hour outdoor team activity that doubles as ESG content. The full format, what’s included and pricing for a corporate cleanup day in Luxembourg
Events
World Cleanup Day Prep: A Timeline for September 20
September 20 is closer than it looks. A week-by-week prep timeline for World Cleanup Day, for individuals, companies, and community groups.
CSR
CSRD in 2026: What Smaller Companies Owe
CSRD was supposed to hit thousands of mid-sized companies in 2026. The Omnibus changed that. Where things stand and what smaller companies still owe.
Plastic
The Plastic Bottle Lifecycle, From Bin to Ocean
The plastic bottle you drank from this morning may outlive your grandchildren. The full lifecycle from oil to ocean and what breaks the cycle.
Events
Plastic Free July: A Practical Guide for Workplaces
Plastic Free July at work, minus the gimmicks. A four-week plan covering audits, swaps, vendor conversations and a measurable team cleanup.
Events
CSFN Is Now Part of the Volunteer Over Here Community
Clean Something For Nothing is now part of the Volunteer Over Here community. Here’s why we joined and what it means for people who want to make a difference.
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10 CSR Activities for Companies That Create Real Impact
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is no longer just a “nice-to-have”; it’s something employees, clients and partners genuinely expect from modern companies. But while many businesses want to contribute positively, the biggest challenge is always the same: what kind of activities actually make an impact, and not just look good on paper? The most effective CSR [...]
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World Oceans Day 2026: Cleanup Ideas for Your Company
June 8 is for landlocked teams too. Why river cleanups protect oceans and five practical formats your company can run for World Oceans Day 2026.
Events
World Environment Day 2026: Activities for Companies
June 5 is the most visible green moment of the year. Five activity formats companies can run for World Environment Day 2026 and how to plan one in time.
CSR
How Cleanup Events Build Stronger, More Engaged Teams
Cleanup events outperform standard team building on engagement. Here’s why purpose-driven activities raise morale, retention, and bonding.
Events
World Turtle Day, May 23: Why Plastic Threatens Sea Life
World Turtle Day on May 23 spotlights the plastic crisis facing sea turtles. Learn how plastic harms marine life and what your cleanups change.
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Sustainable Team Building Ideas That Actually Make a Difference
Team building has always been an important part of company culture, but the way teams connect is slowly changing. Traditional activities still have their place, yet many companies are now looking for options that feel more meaningful and aligned with their values. Sustainable team building is one of the ways organizations are responding to this [...]
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How to Organize a Corporate Cleanup Event (Step-by-Step)
Organizing a corporate cleanup event might seem like a big task at first, especially if your company has never done something similar before. There are questions about logistics, timing, participation, and how to make sure the effort actually creates a meaningful impact. However, when broken down into simple steps, the process becomes much more manageable [...]
Plastic
The hidden environmental impact of e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes were marketed as a cleaner alternative to smoking, but they’re now littering our streets, parks, and waterways. Let’s uncover the hidden environmental cost of vaping and how we can tackle this issue together.
Events
Earth Day 2026 in Luxembourg: Our Power, Our Planet
CSFN celebrated Earth Day 2026 in Luxembourg around the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” 89 kg of litter and 4400 cigarette butts later, one thing was clear: citizens hold real power to restore nature.
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Free Litter Picking App to Track Cleanups & Measure Impact
Looking for a litter picking app? Discover how Clean Something For Nothing helps you track cleanups, join groups, monitor impact, and organize efficient litter removal actions from your phone.
Events
Earth Day Luxembourg 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Clean N’ Learn 8th edition for Earth Day 2026 in Luxembourg. Theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Cleanup, inspiration and community on Sunday 19th April.
Events
Lëtz Clean For Good 🧤 B Corp Month Clean-Up in Luxembourg City
Celebrate B Corp Month with a hands-on city clean-up in Luxembourg City! Join A Beautiful Green and Clean Something For Nothing on 27 March 2026 near the Vallée de la Pétrusse. Gear provided, trees planted, good vibes guaranteed
Climate
Project WISE.AI officially launched in Luxembourg
CSFN welcomed Béatrice from Incitare in France and Engin from DIA&ECE in Turkey to Luxembourg for the first WISE.AI project meeting, marking the official start of an Erasmus+ KA210-ADU partnership focused on waste management, inclusion and AI-supported learning.
Cleanups
World Cleanup Day 2026: How the UN Recognition is Boosting Global Litter-Free Efforts
With official UN recognition, World Cleanup Day 2026 is set to mobilize more people, cities, and businesses than ever before in the global fight against litter.
Events
World Cleanup Day 2025 in Luxembourg
Fifty volunteers, 57,5 kilos of litter, and just an hour and a half. World Cleanup Day 2025 in Luxembourg showed the power of community action; and why small gestures can lead to a cleaner, healthier world.
Events
World Cleanup Day with Cloche d’Or
Celebrate World Cleanup Day in Cloche d’Or, Luxembourg! Join our 2-hour event with a guided litter cleanup, waste awareness session, music, snacks, and 1 tree planted per kg collected. Let’s clean and connect!
Climate
What Biodiversity Collapse Means for Your Everyday Life
In 2025, biodiversity collapse is more than an environmental issue. It’s changing food, jobs, health and our ecosystems. Learn what’s at risk by 2030.
Events
World Cleanup Day 2024 in Kirchberg
Fifty volunteers, 168 kilos of litter, and just an hour and a half. World Cleanup Day 2024 in Kirchberg showed the power of community action; and why small gestures can lead to a cleaner, healthier world.
Community
Clean N’ Learn Be Human asbl 🇱🇺
Clean N’ Learn #3 with Be Human asbl brought social impact and environmental action together in Luxembourg. Volunteers picked up 23 kg of litter and over 4000 cigarette butts.
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T’EES celebrates Earth Day 2025 in Luxembourg
T’EES and Clean Something For Nothing brought Earth Day 2025 to life in Luxembourg with a powerful cleanup. 43,5 kg of litter and 3400 cigarette butts later, the city was cleaner and the message was clear: we care.
Community
Sembeza Africa 🇺🇬
CSFN and Sembeza Africa joined forces in Luxembourg for Clean N’ Learn; a day of litter-picking, education, and community action!
Plastic
Littering Facts & Statistics: How Big Is the Problem?
This page is an article about the magnitude of the littering problem
CSR
Top Of the Pick: Towards A Litter Free World?
CSFN leads the fight against litter with cleanups like the Silicon Luxembourg Challenge. Small actions can create a cleaner world for all.
Events
European Week for Waste Reduction 2024
Celebrate the European Week for Waste Reduction (16-24 Nov) by taking action on waste prevention, reuse, and recycling! Join thousands across Europe and make a lasting impact for a sustainable future.
Cleanups
Benefits of Picking Up Litter: How It Helps the Environment
Discover the surprising power of plogging! Your simple act of picking up litter can prevent plastic pollution, inspire others, and spark global change. Join the CSFN community and make a lasting impact. 🌍
Events
Find your Grouss Botz | Fréijoersbotz | Naturbotz
Join Luxembourg’s Grouss Botz cleanup movement and make a difference in your community! Find local events, track litter collection with the CSFN app, and contribute to a cleaner, greener future. Let’s act together! #GroussBotz
Community
Erik Alström’s plogging to a cleaner planet
Discover the inspiring story of Erik Alström, the founder of Plogging, and how jogging and litter-picking is creating a global movement for a cleaner, healthier planet.
Cleanups
Plogging: The eco-friendly exercise trend explained
Discover plogging, the eco-friendly fitness trend combining jogging with litter picking! Learn how this movement started, its benefits for health and the environment, and how the CSFN app can enhance your plogging journey.
Cleanups
Making a real difference in the world: A dual approach to environmental change
Razvan Dominic Ionescu explores the combination of online education and tangible actions to bring about significant positive environmental change. Join Razvan’s journey and make a difference.
Community
OKPlanet Sevilla 🇪🇸
Discover OKPlanetSevilla’s impactful journey in litter cleanups, and how the CSFN app propels their mission in Spain and beyond.
Community
Acción Voluntaria Pereira 🇨🇴
Join Tilemaxos in Pereira, Colombia as he discusses Acción Voluntaria's mission and the role of the CSFN app in promoting global litter cleanup.
Community
Pick!tUp 🇩🇪 & CSFN App
Discover the transformative litter picking movement in Mannheim with Arnaud’s Pick!tUp tool and the global community on the CSFN app.
Press
From plogging to app logging: the evolution of litter picking with César
Explore the evolution of the CSFN app with César as he discusses the power of community cleanup initiatives, plogging, and how technology is reshaping our fight against litter. Join the movement today!
Community
Let’s Clean Up Nepal 🇳🇵
Discover Let’s Clean Up Nepal’s conservation efforts led by Mr. Raj in Nepal’s Annapurna region. With the CSFN app, they champion clean trekking trails and sustainable tourism.
Community
Champ d’actions 🇫🇷
We are delighted to bring you a VERY active cleanup group from France: Champ d’Actions
Community
Paul Wayeoflife 🇳🇱
Discover the inspiring journey of Mr. Paul, a legendary plogger from Haarlem, Netherlands. Learn about his passion for daily environmental impact.
Community
Enmienda Limpia Tu Mierda 🇪🇸
Meet @enmienda_limpia_tu_mierda, a volunteer group in Madrid dedicated to protecting nature and the river jarama to its original state. Their impact is inspiring!♻️🌍
Community
Pune Ploggers 🇮🇳
We go to India to meet a group of 10.000 friends @puneploggers & its founder Vivek @theplogman. We discussed with him and their impact.
Community
Plogging Armenia 🇦🇲
We go to Armenia. We meet David the one-man orchestra behind @ploggingarmenia, a very active environmental ♻️ organization in the country.
Community
Clean Busan 🇰🇷
We met with Choi, the man behind Clean Busan all the way from South Korea. It was such a pleasure to do a mini cleanup ♻️ together in Paris
Community
Plogging Patagonia 🇦🇷
We move to Patagonia. Here lives Marco, and with his friends Jose Luis, Horacio, Lucas & Carolina they created @ploggingpatagonia!
Community
Anna Wasilewski 🇩🇪
Meet Anna Wasilewski, founder of @berlin_litterpicker, who is transforming Berlin’s parks with cleanups. We joined her for a cleanup at Plötzensee and shared inspiring conversations.
Community
Berlin LitterPickers 🇩🇪
Today we are delighted to present you @berlin_litterpicker, a cleanup movement♻️ from one of the most wonderful cities in the world.
Community
Haagse Ploggah 🇳🇱
Raise your bag! Today it is time for @haagse_ploggah, and his cleanups ♻️ in Holland. He takes cleanup actions to the next level⬇️