Aldi is set to fund 125 beach cleans this year in an ongoing partnership with the Marine Conservation Society.
The discounter has donated £32,000 to support the environmental charity’s beach cleaning and litter survey project, called Beachwatch, throughout 2025.
Beachwatch tackles marine pollution along the UK coastline, and Aldi’s donation will help to clear an estimated 3,200kg of litter in clean-ups across more than 25km of beaches.
Aldi staff will be taking part in two clean-up events and recording the litter items they see, to contribute to a Marine Conversation Society survey aimed at tracking rubbish to its source. Called Source to Sea, the initiative aims to use data recorded at beach cleans to find solutions to ocean pollution and campaign for measures for positive change.
“We’re proud to be continuing our partnership with the Marine Conservation Society and supporting the incredible work they do to protect our beaches and marine life,” said Aldi UK national sustainability director Liz Fox.
“By funding 125 UK beach cleans this year, we’re hoping to play a role in making a real difference to our coastlines and the local communities that enjoy them.”
Carmen Spiers, head of business engagement & partnerships at the Marine Conservation Society, said: “We’re really excited to be continuing our partnership with Aldi for another year.
“Its support with the Beachwatch programme will allow our volunteers to carry out vital beach cleans across the UK, helping us on this mission for a healthier planet by collecting crucial data on marine litter along UK coastlines.”
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