#MakeEUBlue: From Source to Shores Beach Cleanup

Join us for a cross-country effort to protect our waters and shores! On 21 September, we invite you to be part of the #MakeEUBlue: From Source to Shores campaign, organized by the EU4Ocean Coalition, as we tackle plastic pollution and raise awareness about the dseep interconnectedness of all water bodies—from rivers and lakes to the vast ocean that unite us.

Athens: 17:00 meeting time 

Brussels: 13:00 meeting time

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🗓️ When & Where?

Brussels, Belgium 

Join us on a kayak or just alongside the Brussels canal to kick off a transformative day of action together with City to Ocean - on 

Time: 13:00 

Location: Brussels Canal

Meeting point: Quai des Péniches 10, 1000 Brussels

Athens, Greece

Partnering with HELMEPA and MEdIES MIO-ECSDE with their Egypt-based project Be2aty, the Athens cleanup will be led by Young Ocean Advocate Iro Tsarmpopoulou-Fokianou. Let's unite on the shores of Athens to protect the Mediterranean!

Time: 17:00

Location: Edem and Batis beaches

Meeting point:Kiosk, Leof. Poseidonos 839, Paleo Faliro 175 62, Greece

💧 Why "From Source to Shores"?

Every drop of water eventually makes its way to the ocean. When we think about pollution, we often picture plastic floating on the ocean’s surface, but the reality is much more complex. All smaller bodies of water—rivers, lakes, canals—act as veins that lead directly to the ocean, carrying with them everything we leave behind. The campaign name "From Source to Shores" reminds us that the ocean's health begins far from its shores.

But there’s more to the story: The real source of pollution starts with us. As humans, we are the "source at the source." Our actions and choices impact our waterways, and it's up to each of us to prevent litter from ever reaching the ocean. By participating in this cleanup, you're not just picking up trash; you're helping to rewrite the story of our ocean's future.

🌍 Let’s Make a Difference Together!

Bring your friends, families, and colleagues to be part of a wave of positive change! Whether you're in Brussels or Athens, your actions matter. 

Let’s show the world the power of collective action and inspire others to protect our planet’s most precious resources—from source to shores.

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