A big project to fight plastic pollution in the UK began on 15 May. In the first Million Mile Beach Clean, around 50, 000 volunteers cleaned up beaches across the UK 1.
The Million Mile Beach Clean will go on all year round. The aim (目标) is for 100, 000 volunteers each to walk 10 miles and clean places they love along the way. At least eight 2 pieces of plastic go into oceans each day. They can take hundreds of years to break down. The project wants more people to play a role 3 protecting the environment. Besides beaches, people can pick up plastic on streets, in 4 and along local waterways. There are nearly 600 clean-ups taking place and anyone can join in with them. People can even start 5 own "mini clean" with fewer than 10 people. The project's website has a list of all the clean-ups around the country. It also explains 6 you can start one in your own community.
George, 7 11-year-old volunteer from Bristol, said that he's been helping to clean up his local river. "It 8 me sad to see rubbish polluting the river. That's why I'm looking forward to 9 part in the clean-up," he said. "I also like to compete with my sister to see who can pick up the most rubbish and fill the 10bags!"
