With just days remaining before the much-anticipated third edition ‘Clean Up the South’ environmental initiative, communities across the Alpes-Maritimes are making final preparations for this regional event. Set to take place on 26th April, this annual campaign unites municipalities, associations, and citizens in a collective effort to address waste pollution.
Equipped with a garbage bag and appropriate equipment, the goal is simple: collect as much waste as possible!
Last year’s event delivered impressive results, with over 85 tonnes of waste collected from more than 300 collection points throughout the south.
“Each year, the municipalities of the south region as well as numerous associations and schools contribute to the success of the major cleanup day ‘Clean Up the South’,” says Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region and Delegate President of Regions of France. “With each edition, several tonnes of waste are sorted, thanks to the mobilisation of thousands of volunteers. This collective momentum is dedicated to preserving our environment and our living conditions. Congratulations and thank you to the many people who make this event a success.”
‘Clean Up the South’ forms a component of the region’s ‘Zero plastic waste in storage by 2030’ programme—which has already tripled the amount of plastic collected between 2017 and 2024.
The approach also includes several strategic initiatives. A ‘Zero Plastic Waste’ charter has gathered 356 signatories as of 2024, including 128 local authorities, 110 companies, and 107 partner organisations, as well as 11 schools.
The ‘ReMed Zero Plastic’ network, managed by the MerTerre association, has orchestrated 1,851 collection operations since 2019, engaging 67,625 participant and successfully removing 354 tonnes of waste.
The ‘Together for a Zero Plastic Waste Nature’ funding initiative has supported 72 organisations with nearly €3.5 million between 2017 and 2024, while the Bulk and Deposit project has directed over €1 million toward 18 winning initiatives since its launch in 2023.
Participation opportunities
The campaign encourages simple practices such as carrying reusable shopping bags, proper waste sorting, and embracing second-hand consumption through swapping, donating, or reselling items.
For residents and visitors wishing to participate in the 26th April event, registration remains open through the initiative’s official website. Collection points will provide all necessary equipment for the cleanup.
Clean up hours vary depending on the collection point. Collection points and registration forms can be found in the ‘Clean Up the South’ official website: https://nettoyons.maregionsud.fr
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