The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign has removed one million pieces of plastic from Commonwealth waterways, reaching its target in Glasgow ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Discover the two-year journey, from Samoa to Glasgow, and the volunteers and partners who made it possible.

Last month, on 16th May, I had the opportunity to take part in a coastal clean-up at Spinola Bay in Malta, organised by Żibel as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. The event was part of the King's Baton Relay (KBR) in Malta, on its journey through Europe, making it feel we were contributing to something much bigger than a local beach clean. Storm Harry had swept past Malta around a month earlier. Although Żibel had already cleaned Spinola Bay as part of its regular...

The Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign was delighted to support an invaluable clean-up event in Singapore, delivered by the environmental charity Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) and supported by the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). Bringing together volunteers committed to protecting Singapore’s coastal ecosystems, the event was held along the shores of Pasir Ris, an area known both for its natural beauty and its susceptibility to marine debris. The team at OPP created an...