Community Initiative
Nürnberg, Germany

BeachCleaner and Spreadshop partner to tackle plastic pollution in oceans

Our oceans are being used as a dumping ground and the amount of plastic floating in them is alarming. 5 Gyres estimates that around 5.25 trillion bits of plastic are currently polluting our seas, and this number is increasing every day. In light of this issue, German organisation BeachCleaner has taken it upon themselves to make a positive impact. By selling plastic-free products through Spreadshop since 2021, they hope to tackle the problem head on.

Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia Upcycling our way forward with Macromedia

BeachCleaner was founded by Anne Mäusbacher, who was inspired to take action after a life-changing experience on a Mediterranean holiday. Shocked by the amount of plastic waste on the beaches, she and her husband started picking up the rubbish with their son’s fishing net. Since 2015, Anne and her team of volunteers have been campaigning for plastic-free oceans and raising awareness of sustainability. BeachCleaner’s mission is to “Act, Learn, Transform” by educating people, initiating trash collection campaigns, sharing their knowledge on how to carry out effective clean-ups, and starting a program called “Kids for the Ocean” to engage school children.

Plastic is a significant danger and challenge facing our world. Every minute, a truck-sized load of plastic is dumped into the sea. BeachCleaner’s aim is to not only educate people and remove plastic, but to find effective solutions to the production of single-use plastics. By partnering with Spreadshop, they can offer sustainable products that help people transition towards a plastic-free and conscious lifestyle. Anne encourages people to use a Plastic Footprint Calculator to track their plastic usage and understand the impact of their everyday activities.

#SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange #SpreadPositiveChange

Every purchase made from the BeachCleaner Spreadshop contributes towards helping the organisation achieve their goals. Anne is focused on regional clean-ups, particularly in and around Nuremberg. This is important as 80% of plastic waste in the sea originates from inland sources such as lakes and rivers. By addressing the problem at its source, BeachCleaner hopes to make a significant impact in the fight against plastic waste. They are grateful for the many volunteers who support them and believe that only together can we win this battle.

Where it’s at

Nürnberg, Germany
Share this story

Meet a Creator

Renee Teeley

Renee Teeley

Renee Teeley is a creator economy advisor and host of The Creator Feed, a weekly podcast covering the latest creator news and industry trends.

She has helped some of the biggest creators, brands, and tech companies grow their communities and build their businesses using video.

Creators Spread Change

Want to make money AND do good? With Spreadshop you can! We’re calling on all like-minded creators to join our tribe and help change the world one t-shirt at a time.

#Join the SpreadPositiveChange movement #Join the SpreadPositiveChange movement #Join the SpreadPositiveChange movement #Join the SpreadPositiveChange movement #Join the SpreadPositiveChange movement

The journey so far…

Our Journey with Living Ink
Leipzig, Germany

Our Journey with Living Ink

In our relentless pursuit of sustainability, we recently embarked on an extraordinary journey with Living Ink, exploring their groundbreaking Algae Ink™. The experience has been nothing short of…
Read More
Spearheading Next-Generation Fashion Expansion
Leipzig, Germany

Spearheading Next-Generation Fashion Expansion

Tech-enabled fashion company, Spread Group, has appointed Frederik Brakel as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to drive the direct-to-consumer business to new heights. With extensive experience in the fashion…
Read More
Empowering Through Acts of Kindness
Leipzig, Germany

Empowering Through Acts of Kindness

In our commitment to making a positive impact in our local community, we recently had the privilege of teaming up with the Barber Angels Brotherhood. This remarkable organisation…
Read More

We want to use cookies to better understand our users and improve the experience on our site, but first, we need your permission.

These cookies are disabled by default.
Read more in our privacy policy