First Beach Clean Of The Year For Travel Village Group

April 2023 | Travel Village

Enveco NW Environmental Services, a business owned by Blackpool Council, partnered with Travel Village Group and Royal Caribbean International to conduct a series of four scheduled beach cleans for 2023. The first beach clean was successfully completed on Blackpool's seafront, with the help of nearly 30 volunteers, including representatives from Tangle and Royal Caribbean.

The goal of these beach cleans is to raise awareness about the significance of reducing waste and protecting the environment, as even small actions can make a big difference for our planet and marine life. During the two-hour clean-up, the team managed to collect around 50kg of litter, filling two suitcases and 12 bags, as well as removing a shopping trolley that had been abandoned on the beach for weeks.

The efforts of the team were applauded by many passers-by, and it was a fantastic experience to see different teams coming together to support a noble cause while helping to clean up the beautiful beaches of Blackpool. Overall, the event made a positive impact on the local community, and the quarterly beach cleans are expected to contribute to the long-term goal of protecting our environment.

Jenny Higgins, Marketing Executive & Group Sustainability Ambassador, said:

"Seeing the whole team come together to save our waves, and help our community, was absolutely incredible. I was surprised at just how much we collected based on the beach looking clean at first sight. I can’t wait to do it all again in the summer and keep helping out!"

Jess Clayton, Group Content Manager, said: 

"The Beach Clean is such an important event for us. As a Fylde Coast business, spanning 8 decades, we have deep roots in the community, And, as a Travel Agency that specialises in Cruise, we also have a commitment to the future of our oceans. What better way to show our appreciation, for both of these, than by giving back with our time and energy. The feedback on the day, by locals and tourists alike, was incredibly heartwarming."

Lilli Medlicott, Marketing Executive, added: 

"The Beach Clean was amazing and thankfully so was the weather! It was great to see such a large group of people come together to do something to help the environment. While taking part, we received several compliments from both tourists and local Blackpool residents saying things like “amazing work you are doing here” or “well done keep going”. It was so nice to see not just the Travel Village Group come together to support the environment but the wider community."

Phil Nuttall, Group CEO had this message:

"It’s important for us all to be looking at what we can do to help our planet. We’ve all got to start thinking more responsibly about sustainability, regardless of whether we think we’re having a small or huge impact. The important thing is to do your bit. Whether that’s cycling to work instead of driving, helping local projects like beach cleans, supporting businesses that re-purpose marine waste, or investing in new technologies that reduce pollution and energy consumption. It’s all about ensuring that we leave something better for the next generations."

To get involved with our next beach clean, sign up here!