International Coastal Cleanup Day
Deer Park Beach (Back Bay, Trincomalee)
20 Sep 2025We participated in a large joint cleanup at Deer Park Beach with MEPA, DS Office, NRC (Negombo Recycling Club), OCU Regional Center (Cod Bay), and the Cinepress Club of Trincomalee Eastern University, bringing together around 100 participants and cleaning approximately 300 meters. A total of 290.7 kg of waste was collected, including mixed debris and recyclable fractions like plastics, cardboard, and glass. The scale of the waste was a powerful reminder of how quickly pollution builds up when disposal systems and public habits don’t keep up. What stood out most was the collaboration, different groups showing up with one shared purpose, proving that real coastal protection requires partnerships, not isolated efforts.
Why this matters
to Oceanpick
- Supports cleaner coastal tourism and fisheries environments in Trincomalee
- Builds youth engagement and long-term behavior change
- Strengthens partnerships that improve cleanup effectiveness and accountability
Project
Impact
- Cleaner coastline and reduced litter entering the ocean
- Increased awareness among students who can influence peer/community habits
- Stronger collaboration model for future cleanups
Key
Activities
- Joint cleanup with multi-stakeholder participation
- Student awareness discussion on impacts of coastal waste
- Weighed/recorded waste for reporting and improvement tracking
Alignment to SDG
Gallery
Sustainability in Action
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Cleanup Series (1)
World Ocean Day Mangrove Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Program
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Continued Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor & Community Cleanup
Plastic Strainer Project
Plastics-Free Cod-bay Harbour – Fourth Cleanup Program
Sampalthivu Beach Cleanup
Plastic-Free Fisheries Harbor Series (2)