As a result, Aldi has become the biggest corporate funder of the Marine Conservation Society’s beach cleaning and litter survey project, Beachwatch, which aims to support over 15,000 volunteers to participate in 1,200 local beach cleans over the coming year.
And what's more, Aldi colleagues are eager and ready to join the thousands of volunteers across the UK with an overall target to remove in excess of half a million (500,000) items of litter.
Aldi’s support for the project will be launched in Brighton on 26th September, with further beach cleans taking place throughout 2024.
Liz Fox, who is Aldi's Sustainability Director in the UK, said: “We are really pleased to be able to support the Marine Conservation Society to create positive change for the UKs seas.
“We're obviously aware that making significant changes does take time, but through our commitments we are working towards improving the environment for everyone.”
Katherine Stephenson, who is the Director of Fundraising at the Marie Conservation Society, added: “We’re obviously delighted to have the support of Aldi and we can’t wait to get out on the beach with their team and members of the public, too.
“Our partnership with Aldi means we now have the capability to undertake beach cleans year-round and collect valuable data that makes a big difference in keeping our seas safer for people, wildlife and for our future generations.”
To learn more about the Marine Conservation Society’s Beachwatch programme and volunteer at your local beach clean, visit: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/join-a-beach-clean
Last year, 2022, Aldi UK partnered with Project UK, an initiative dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for UK fisheries, with a focus on protecting ecosystems, habitats and endangered species.