Volunteer

Selsey Beach Litter Ninjas’ mission is to do all they can to reduce plastic pollution in the marine environment. Some Ninjas just want litter-free beaches and seas to enjoy, some are motivated by a love of Selsey and sense of community, others, to do as much for wildlife and the marine environment as possible. We run informally, connected by a WhatsApp group, collecting as individuals, between us, daily, fitting picks around our everyday lives and have the odd group litter pick too. We share our finds and there’s a small monthly prize of a donation to a charity of choice for the most interesting find. We don’t routinely count, weigh or measure our litter picks and whilst we understand how reporting can support formal conservation efforts and drive legislative change, believe this informality is one of the keys to our success. We do however, recycle MOST of what we collect via external partnerships.

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Please note:

• There is no covering Public Liability Insurance

• Please wear gloves and sensible shoes. You beach clean at your own risk.

• Be mindful of the tide.

• Be mindful of wildlife.

• Larger bits of rubbish and debris can become wildlife habitats. Please don’t remove these.

• Leave seaweed and other natural items in place and undisturbed.

• If you find anything you can’t safely touch or lift – don’t. Let us know and we’ll organise its removal.

• Feel free to complete your own litter survey forms & report your findings to the Marine Conservation Society.

• Chichester District Council will supply you with purple rubbish bags that you can use to dispose of non-recyclable beach litter in, either in or beside any of the Council bins or alongside your black bin.