Palm-Mar Beach Clean-up October 2024

Last weekend, Palm Mar’s pristine coastlines got a fresh start thanks to an extraordinary community effort! Enthusiastic volunteers from all walks of life joined forces, equipped with gloves, bags, and a contagious passion to clean up and protect our environment. It was a day full of purpose and positivity as we scoured the sands, picking up everything from plastic bottles and wrappers to glass, cigarette butts, and other debris. Working together in the fresh sea breeze, we made real strides towards a cleaner, greener Palm Mar—and there’s nothing quite like seeing immediate, impactful results from our collective efforts!

A Celebration of Community and Environmental Stewardship

Community clean-ups like this one go beyond simply removing trash; they’re about setting a positive example and inspiring each other to take care of our natural world. The sight of everyone pitching in, families working alongside friends and neighbors, and local businesses stepping up to make a difference was truly heartwarming. With every piece of litter we picked up, we took a stand against pollution and took a step towards preserving our beaches, oceans, and marine life. Together, we showed that when a community bands together, we have the power to create meaningful change!

The outcome was incredible: by the end of the day, we had collected 64 bags of trash, totaling approximately 5000 liters of waste removed from our beloved beaches! Each bag filled was a testament to the dedication of our volunteers and a reminder of how much we can achieve when we come together for the environment.

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Volunteers – You Are the Heart of This Initiative!

We can’t say this enough: our volunteers are the heartbeat of this movement. From early morning set-up to the last bag of trash collected, every person who came out made an enormous difference. Seeing so many dedicated individuals, families, and friends rolling up their sleeves to contribute to a cleaner environment is both humbling and inspiring. You are the reason this event was such a resounding success, and we’re beyond grateful for your time, energy, and commitment.

Every action taken yesterday, no matter how small, contributed to a much larger impact on our local beaches, wildlife, and marine ecosystems. To each and every volunteer: THANK YOU for your role in creating a more sustainable future for Palm Mar. This is what real community looks like, and it’s powerful!

And a special thank you to Acat Tenerife & Cactus Coliving for bringing lots of volunteers!

A Big Shout-Out to Our Amazing Sponsors

This clean-up wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing sponsors, who helped turn this vision into reality. Their generosity provided the essential tools and resources that kept our team energized, hydrated, and ready to make an impact.

Thank you, sponsors, for believing in this cause and supporting our community’s commitment to sustainability. Your contributions went a long way toward making this day possible, and we’re grateful to have such incredible partners standing with us in the fight for cleaner beaches and oceans.

Partners & sponsors

What’s Next? Join Us at Our Upcoming Beach Clean-Up in Poris de Abona!

With such an amazing turnout and the powerful results of this event, we’re keeping the momentum going! Our next beach clean-up will be held on November 30th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the beautiful coastal town of Poris de Abona. We’re inviting everyone who loves our beaches and is ready to make a difference to join us once again. Let’s keep pushing forward to protect and preserve our island’s stunning coastlines, one clean-up at a time!

How to Join: Register now to secure your spot, and help us make this next clean-up as impactful as possible. Whether you’re a returning volunteer or joining for the first time, everyone is welcome!

Together, we’re making waves of change—let’s keep it going,

See you there!

Thank you

You want to join the next beach clean-up? Check it here!
Or join our WhatsApp group to stay up to date on upcoming clean-ups, events, and initiatives. It’s not just about cleaning beaches, it’s about building a community of people who are driving cultural change for a more sustainable future. Together, we’ve already made a powerful impact, and with your help, we can do even more. Let’s keep the momentum going, protect our beaches, and preserve the natural beauty of Tenerife for generations to come. Stay tuned, stay green, and we hope to see you at the next beach clean-up!

If you want to get involved, here are some tips for your everyday life to prevent more plastic from ending up on the beautiful beaches:

Shop with a reusable bag instead of a plastic one.
Use bar soap instead of liquid hand soap.
When going for a picnic, eat off conventional tableware instead of disposable ones.
Do not use drinking straws.
And, if plastic is used, separate it when recycling (in the yellow bin)