According to World Cleanup data, approximately 92 million tonnes of textile waste are generated in the world every year. If nothing changes, this number is expected to reach 134 million tons by 2030.
This year’s World Cleanup Day takes place on Saturday, 20 September, following the addition to the UN Calendar of International Days.
The event brings together citizens, governments, and organizations to confront the global waste crisis, promoting a vision of a sustainable, waste-free world.
“We are excited to join this global initiative again this year,” says Miroslav Kubásek from Ukliďme Česko, representing the event organizers.
“With its inclusion in the UN calendar, World Cleanup Day will now be held on the fixed date of September 20th. However, participants can still register their cleanups for the following weekend or later in the autumn. Thanks to our partners, we have provided organizers and volunteers with durable bags and gloves for waste collection, just as we did in the spring.”
The Global World Cleanup Movement will be paying special attention to textile waste and textile reuse this year, according to a news release.
“If you’re interested in organizing your own cleanup event on September 20th or later in the fall, simply register at UklidmeCesko.cz. Volunteers can still request cleaning supplies, including bags and gloves, until the end of August,” adds Radek Janoušek from the organizing association.
Hand in hand with cleaning up the mess, there will also be a traditional photo competition, with categories including ‘Youth’, ‘Report’, ‘Video’, and ‘Curiosity’.
Those taking the most successful cleaning photos can look forward to valuable prizes from HP, the partner of the autumn photo competition. The winner of the public vote will receive an iPhone XR from Swappie.
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